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Flood Warning for Big Blue River Near Blue Rapids Extended to Monday Afternoon

Official records show the flood warning for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids runs from 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 10:26 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 16, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ET
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An official record from the states that a for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids will begin at 1:00 a.m. on August 17, 2026, and extend until 1:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026. The now runs longer than first issued. According to the official record, minor flooding is forecast across one zone. The official document advises that motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 16, 2026, 10:50 p.m. ET

    Flood Warning Issued for Big Blue River Near Blue Rapids

    The hazard level for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids has been raised to a Flood Warning, according to official records from the National Weather Service Topeka KS. The warning covers one zone and forecasts minor flooding.

    Official records indicate the Flood Warning begins at 1:00 AM on August 17, 2026, and expires at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2026. At a river stage of 26.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

    The National Weather Service advises motorists not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional weather and stream information is published at www.weather.gov/top/.

  2. Aug 16, 2026, 10:41 p.m. ET

    National Weather Service Outlines Flood Impacts Near Blue Rapids

    At 26.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake, according to official records from the National Weather Service Topeka KS. Minor flooding is forecast for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids on August 17, 2026.

    According to official records, the Flood Warning begins at 2026-08-17T01:00:00-05:00 (late tonight) and expires at 2026-08-17T13:00:00-05:00 (Monday afternoon). Official records state that motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

  3. Aug 16, 2026, 10:26 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning Issued for Big Blue River Near Blue Rapids

    The National Weather Service Topeka KS issued a flood warning on August 17, 2026, for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids as conditions remain developing. The warning begins at 1:00 AM on August 17, 2026, and expires at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2026. Minor flooding is forecast in the area. Official weather statements state that at 26.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake. Officials advise that motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/top/.

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