Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

Sappa Creek At Oberlin 1sw affecting Decatur County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Sappa Creek at Oberlin 1sw.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water spreads over agricultural fields and low lying areas with actual water depth in creek at about 6 feet. At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur in nearby agricultural fields and low lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Monday was 14.7 feet. The creek was reported to be at 13 feet early Tuesday morning. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 05/24/2008.