Topeka — Heavy rain that quickly pushed creeks out of their banks in north-central Kansas chased hundreds of people from their homes for several hours Thursday, turning parts of the region into a maze of closed roads.
In Riley County, police ordered about 200 people to evacuate houses and apartment complexes before dawn Thursday in a low-lying area along Wildcat Creek in Manhattan. Several inches of rain that began falling Wednesday night swelled the creek and raised the Kansas River.
Flooding along Wildcat Creek isn't unusual, but police Capt. Kurt Moldrup said Thursday's episode was "the worst flooding that we've seen in this area." The creek began receding by midday and most roads reopened, allowing residents to go home to their houses, apartments and vehicles, many of them damaged by water.
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at St. Thomas More Church, but it appeared unlikely that many people would need to stay there Thursday night.
Flood warnings were posted Thursday for parts of 21 north-central and northeastern counties as other rivers rose, the state adjutant general's office said. Flash flood warnings that went up for high-water spots in a half-dozen counties were allowed to expire, but dozens of rural roads were closed to traffic.
The adjutant general's office reported three families evacuated Thursday from flooded areas along Pottawatomie Creek near Louisville. Pottawatomie County ended sandbagging operations in early afternoon.
Fifteen homes in the Clay County town of Morganville were also hit by flooding, and three homes in Clay Center were evacuated, the adjutant general's office said.
At Fort Riley, home to the Army's 1st Infantry Division, high water reduced traffic to one lane at the Ogden gate on the east end of the post, spokesman Eric Zenk said. No other reports of high water or related issues were reported on the installation, located on the banks of the Kansas River, he said.
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smitty 1 year, 11 months ago
This happens most years. What is of interest is what depth will flow over the levees, what the near future rain tithe west and north will produce while there is a threat of flooding here and while the Missouri and Mississippi is full or flooded. Look at the flood information on this graphic and you can see the flooding from the Miss and the Mo to the Kaw. Should the rain continue which the forecast for the next week says no rain...the data would show a real chance of a flood in our town.
http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/new/index.php?id=ww_flood
The floods that have done the damage to Lawrence, most frequently occur in late June and July...'51...and '93...also the one in the 70's.
http://www.wunderground.com/US/KS/Lawrence.html 1111 am CDT Thu Jun 2 2011
The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS has issued a
I too copied and pasted information to this report.
smitty 1 year, 11 months ago
I too copied and pasted information to this report.
However, I gave credit to the source..as an journalism ethics 101 is taught.
KULHSLIONSfan 1 year, 11 months ago
Posted some good information.
However, very funny having you comment about ethics.
Your comments on practically all subjects tend to be the most unethical of all.
smitty 1 year, 11 months ago
Jump in and point in out if you see unethical from me and explain it at the time.....I doubt I'll be seeing anything from you but back handed kudos, though..
thebigspoon 1 year, 11 months ago
It's global warming and the democrats' liberal agenda!!!!!!!
TheStonesSuck 1 year, 11 months ago
Amen, brother.
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