Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...

Sappa Creek At Oberlin 1sw affecting Decatur County.

For the Sappa Creek...including Norcatur 15ne, Oberlin 1sw... Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* 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. At 17.5 feet, The access road to the southeast of the bridge and gage site will become inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 AM CDT Monday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.7 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 07/03/1982.