Geary County Emergency Management

10/02/2026

CAUTION: K-57 east of Clarks Creek Road.
Please avoid the area as water is several inches deep covering the roadway. KDOT is en route to the area. Please use alternate route if necessary to get out.
Photo from the Sheriff’s Office

10/01/2026

EXTENDED
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:52PM CDT until October 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...East Central Dickinson County in central Kansas...
Geary County in east central Kansas...
Northwestern Morris County in east central Kansas...
West Central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be
passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to storms. Flooding is already occurring in the
warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch is possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Junction City, Grandview Plaza, White City, Dwight, Parkerville,
Latimer and Council Grove Lake.
- This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 291 and 302...
and between mile markers 310 and 315.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

UPDATE- AT 9PM 10/1/26
FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES with ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The heaviest rain has ended, but additional rainfall up to 1 inch
could still lead to additional instances of flooding.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

While we have a few watches and warnings with flooding, the latest has us continuing in a flood watch until midnight. Remember we are still in a Flash Flood Warning until 7pm and a Flood Warning until 10pm tonight.
A Flood Watch has been issued for Geary County until 10/2/26 at 12AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central
Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Geary, Morris, Shawnee
and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa,
Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson,
Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain continues this afternoon and evening. Given saturated
soils and rising river and stream levels, additional rainfall of
half an inch up to 2 inches could lead to more instances of
flooding before rain comes to an end.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

10/01/2026

FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 10PM TONIGHT
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Geary County in east central Kansas...
North Central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
Northwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas...
Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
Southern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to storms. Flooding is already occurring in the
warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen today
alone.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch is possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Westmoreland, Ogden, Onaga, St.
George, Milford, Louisville, Circleville, Corning, Soldier,
Havensville, Wheaton, Tuttle Creek Lake, Keats and Milford Lake.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

Geary County has quite a bit of rainfall already and it’s still coming down.
Road conditions as shown below (this is actual southeast Geary County right now) should be taken very seriously as many low lying areas may not be passible. Nightfall is coming and travel will be hazardous. Please be safe!
Do not get out and about if you don’t need to be.
Turn around, Don’t Drown!

10/01/2026

This Flash Flood Warning has been extended until 7pm tonight (10/02/26)

UPDATE: This flash flood warning has been extended until 7pm tonight (10/01/26)

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Geary County in east central Kansas... (south and southeastern Geary also)
Northwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas...
Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
Southern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 1253 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding from
showerse and thunderstorms in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Highway 24 at Excel Road in Pottawatomie
County was flooded.

Geary County low water crossing areas are flooded and Zumbrunn Rd has a sign as water is over the roadway.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Westmoreland, Ogden, Onaga, St.
George, Milford, Louisville, Circleville, Corning, Soldier,
Havensville, Wheaton, Tuttle Creek Lake, Keats and Milford Lake.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

10/01/2026

Roads are being impacted here in Geary County with the heavy rainfall and Flash Flood Warning.
If water is over the road, please do not try to cross.
More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water.
Low water crossings have water and possible debris over them. You should NOT attempt to cross at this time. Some may have been washed out or have damage.
Some routes may require you to take an alternative route if possible until further notice.
Burley Hill Road
Garansen Road
Moyer Ranch Road
Zumbrunn Road
Hunt Road
Pressee Road
Don't risk damage to your vehicles. You may not know what lies beneath.
Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
(no current pictures are available, for example only)

10/01/2026

It doesn't take much water to carry away a vehicle. Roads that are clear tonight may be flooded tomorrow. Never drive through flood waters!

10/01/2026

UPDATE: This flash flood warning has been extended until 7pm tonight (10/01/26)

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Geary County in east central Kansas... (south and southeastern Geary also)
Northwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas...
Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
Southern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 1253 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding from
showerse and thunderstorms in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Highway 24 at Excel Road in Pottawatomie
County was flooded.

Geary County low water crossing areas are flooded and Zumbrunn Rd has a sign as water is over the roadway.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Westmoreland, Ogden, Onaga, St.
George, Milford, Louisville, Circleville, Corning, Soldier,
Havensville, Wheaton, Tuttle Creek Lake, Keats and Milford Lake.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

10/01/2026

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Get to higher ground. Do not drive or walk into water. It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet. Stay informed by signing up for Everbridge (it's FREE), monitoring local radio and television and checking weather.gov for the latest updates. weather.gov/safety/flood