Marshall Co. Ks. Emergency Management

10/04/2026

..The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties.

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847 PM CDT Sat Oct 3 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Blue River near Barnes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall, reaching
8.9 feet by Monday morning.

10/04/2026

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County.

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859 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026
..FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from
Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling to 21.9 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

10/04/2026

A dry and mild week is ahead.

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties.

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851 AM CDT Sat Oct 3 2026
..FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Blue River near Blue Rapids.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs from
Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 26.0 fee

10/03/2026

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Solomon River near Glasco affecting Cloud County. Big Blue River near Blue Rapids affecting Marshall County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Blue River near Barnes affecting Marshall and Washington Counties.

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851 AM CDT Sat Oct 3 2026
..FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Blue River near Barnes.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from
15th Road and Zenith Road in Washington County to Waterville in
Marshall County. At 17.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of
Barnes, on the west side of Highway 148 floods north of the river.
At 19.0 feet, Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, south of the
river and east of Highway 148 floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.6 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

10/03/2026

Dry weather continues through the week. Warming into the low
80s by midweek. Highs in the 70s with lows in the 40s and 50s.

10/02/2026

MARSHALL COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE: EMERGENCY DECLARATION & HIGH WATER UPDATE

Marshall County has officially issued a Local Declaration of Emergency following recent heavy rainfall and potential infrastructure damage across the county.
We want to stress that we do not yet know the full extent of the damage, but we are taking proactive steps now to position our county for recovery and ensure public safety.
Here are the key details heading into the weekend:

RIVER STAGES & CURRENT CONDITIONS
Some rivers and streams across Marshall County are still rising and are not expected to crest until over the weekend.
Water levels will remain elevated, and conditions can change quickly. Please stay alert near waterways and low-water crossings.

ATTENTION TOWNSHIP BOARDS & ROAD CREWS
If your township is out monitoring, barricading, or actively repairing roads over the weekend, detailed documentation is critical...
Where: Note exact locations (road names, nearest intersections, etc).
What: Document the specific damages found and what work/materials were required to repair them.
Photos: Take clear photos of the damage before and after repairs, and if possible use an app to tag the GPS coordinates of the location of the photo!
Keep track of equipment hours, labor, and material costs.

FEMA & DISASTER FUNDING
At this stage, we are not sure if Kansas or Marshall County, will qualify for FEMA or state disaster assistance.
However, we are trying to be proactive to make sure if we are ready if we are eligible. Having thorough documentation from every township will be vital if assistance becomes available down the road.

SAFETY REMINDERS
Never drive through flooded roads or around road closed barricades:

Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Report major road washouts or hazardous conditions to dispatch or local authorities.

We will continue monitoring river gauges and working alongside local officials throughout the weekend.

Thank you to our county public works and township crews, first responders, and road departments working hard to keep Marshall County safe!

10/02/2026

THE FLOOOD WARNING FOR THE BLACK VERMILLION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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1057 AM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Black Vermillion River near Frankfort.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue to fall.