Wildcat Creek at Manhattan Scenic Drive
Riley County, Kansas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Flood waters flood the road going into the Highland Ridge Apartment complex and water nearing the actual buildings. In the Garden Way area downstream of Seth Childs Road, some apartment buildings are either taking on water, or completely surrounded by flood waters. In addition extensive road and parking lot flooding occurs in the Garden Way area.
- 22 ft
Water just overtops the retaining wall adjacent to the parking lot north of the Highland Ridge Apartments. The Garden Way area downstream of Seth Childs Road, the road is flooded in a couple of spots on Garden Way.
- 17 ft
The low spot in Anneberg Circle is flooded with water very close to the golf course clubhouse.
- 16 ft
Flood waters begin to reach North 1200 Road, commonly known as Wildcat Creek Road, just upstream of the Scenic Drive bridge.
- 14 ft
Flood waters reach Poliska Lane, just north of Fort Riley Boulevard.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2018 | 28.29 ft | — |
| May 8, 2019 | 20.1 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 17.53 ft | 3,920 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.7
Creek approaches zero flow.
Flood map
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