Boat Ramps Open on Big Blue and Kansas Rivers

(Pottawatomie County, and Manhattan, KS – June 12, 2019) The US Army Corps of Engineers has slowly decreased the outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam over the past few days. They anticipate the Tuttle Creek Lake level will continue to fall, and release rates will ...

Add your voice to the Resilient Wildcat Creek effort

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 11, 2019) The next meeting for the Resilient Wildcat Creek's Citizen Advisory Team (CAT) will be on June 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue.This meeting will focus on reviewing the&nb...

HIGH WATER ADVISORY LIFTED DUE TO DECREASED RELEASES AT TUTTLE CREEK DAM

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 10, 2019) The High Water Advisory has been lifted for areas downstream of Tuttle Creek Lake along the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers effective immediately.  Releases at Tuttle Creek Dam have been reduced to 12,000 cubic feet per...

Manhattan Developing Bicycle and Pedestrian Systems Plan

(MANHATTAN, KANSAS – June 10, 2019) The City of Manhattan and the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are developing a new Bicycle & Pedestrian Systems Plan which will provide a 20-year vision to expand and enhance the commu...

Mosquito Safety Tips

Mosquito Safety Tips

The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito bites can be more than just annoying and itchy. They can spread viruses that make you s...

HIGHWAY K-13 ACROSS TUTTLE CREEK DAM TO REOPEN

HIGHWAY K-13 ACROSS TUTTLE CREEK DAM TO REOPEN FOR MOTORIZED TRAFFIC BETWEEN POTTAWATOMIE AND RILEY COUNTIES; PARK ACCESS TO CHANGE AS RESULT

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 7, 2019) Motorists will once again be able to travel between Pottawatomie and Riley Counties...

EVACUATION ADVISORY ENDS, HIGH WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

EVACUATION ADVISORY ENDS, HIGH WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 2, 2019) Residents who were advised to evacuate as a result of the Evacuation Advisory issued last week can return to their homes. Current conditions have allowed the Riley Count...

TUTTLE CREEK LAKE ELEVATION STABILIZED

TUTTLE CREEK LAKE ELEVATION STABILIZED

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 31, 2019) Outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam increased to 30,000 cubic feet per second at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 31, through the outlet works (the tubes). With the current outflow, lake elevation has sta...

EVACUATION ADVISORY ISSUED FOR AREAS IN NORTHVIEW

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 29, 2019) An Evacuation Advisory is in effect for areas of the Northview neighborhood in Manhattan including the Dix Edition, Berry Streets, and Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park. Residents may need to evacuate in the nea...

HIGH WATER ADVISORY FOR TUTTLE CREEK LAKE AREA IN MANHATTAN

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – 10:30 AM, May 29, 2019) A high water advisory has been issued for Tuttle Creek Lake and the surrounding area in Manhattan, KS. A High Water Advisory notifies residents to prepare for potential high water th...

Commission approves license regs for massage therapy establishments and therapists

At the April 2, 2019 City Commission legislative meeting, commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance licensing massage therapy establishments and massage therapists in Manhattan city limits. Kansas is one of two states in the country that do...

City moving forward with Joint Maintenance Facility

The City Commission has given approval to move forward with site acquisition and design of a future joint maintenance facility located on vacant land west of the Wastewater Treatment Plant off US Highway 24. The facility would consolidate and house hundre...

How to Use a Roundabout

RCPD recently published a Twitter thread with an excellent explanation of the basic rules for navigating a roundabout.

Raise your hand if you think you know how to drive in a roundabout. OK, now raise your hand if you think no one else knows how to drive i...

Boat Ramps Open on Big Blue and Kansas Rivers

(Pottawatomie County and Manhattan, KS – June 12, 2019) With the lowering of the lake, and the decreasing outflow from the Outlet Works (tubes), local officials have decided to reopen the boat ramps in the area, previously closed due to high water levels.

(Pottawatomie County, and Manhattan, KS – June 12, 2019) The US Army Corps of Engineers has slowly decreased the outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam over the past few days. They anticipate the Tuttle Creek Lake level will continue to fall, and release r...

HIGH WATER ADVISORY LIFTED DUE TO DECREASED RELEASES AT TUTTLE CREEK DAM

The High Water Advisory has been lifted for areas downstream of Tuttle Creek Lake along the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers effective immediately. Releases at Tuttle Creek Dam have been reduced to 12,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of June 10.

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 10, 2019) The High Water Advisory has been lifted for areas downstream of Tuttle Creek Lake along the Big Blue and Kansas Rivers effective immediately.  Releases at Tuttle Creek Dam have been reduced to 12,000 cubi...

HIGHWAY K-13 ACROSS TUTTLE CREEK DAM TO REOPEN

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 7, 2019) Motorists will once again be able to travel between Pottawatomie and Riley Counties via highway K-13 beginning on or shortly after June 10, 2019. Pedestrians and non-motorized traffic will be prohibited.

HIGHWAY K-13 ACROSS TUTTLE CREEK DAM TO REOPEN FOR MOTORIZED TRAFFIC BETWEEN POTTAWATOMIE AND RILEY COUNTIES; PARK ACCESS TO CHANGE AS RESULT

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 7, 2019) Motorists will once again be able to travel between Pottawatomie and Rile...

Mosquito Safety Tips

The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito Safety Tips

The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito bites can be more than just annoying and itchy. They can spread viruses that make you s...

EVACUATION ADVISORY ENDS, HIGH WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

Current conditions have allowed the Riley County Emergency Operations Center to lift the Evacuation Advisory and put back into place a High Water Advisory.

EVACUATION ADVISORY ENDS, HIGH WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT

(MANHATTAN, KS – June 2, 2019) Residents who were advised to evacuate as a result of the Evacuation Advisory issued last week can return to their homes. Current conditions have allowed the Riley Count...

TUTTLE CREEK LAKE ELEVATION STABILIZED

Outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam increased to 30,000 cubic feet per second at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 31, through the outlet works (the tubes). With the current outflow, lake elevation has stabilized. The Kansas River water levels continue to decrease.

TUTTLE CREEK LAKE ELEVATION STABILIZED

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 31, 2019) Outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam increased to 30,000 cubic feet per second at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 31, through the outlet works (the tubes). With the current outflow, lake elevati...

OUTFLOW INCREASING FROM THE OUTLET WORKS

Outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam has increased to 27,500 cfs (cubic feet per second) through the outlet works, commonly referred to as the tubes according to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 30, 2019) Outflow at Tuttle Creek Dam has increased to 27,500 cfs (cubic feet per second) through the outlet works, commonly referred to as the tubes according to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

“Everybod...

EVACUATION ADVISORY ISSUED FOR AREAS IN NORTHVIEW AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

An Evacuation Advisory is in effect for areas of the Northview neighborhood including the Dix Edition, Berry Streets, Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park, and Rocky Fort Mobile Home Park (Pott Co.). Residents may need to evacuate in the near future.

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 29, 2019) An Evacuation Advisory is in effect for areas of the Northview neighborhood in Manhattan including the Dix Edition, Berry Streets, Countryside Estates Mobile Home Park, and Rocky Ford Mobile Home Park (Pottawatomie...

HIGH WATER ADVISORY FOR TUTTLE CREEK LAKE AREA IN MANHATTAN

A high water advisory has been issued for Tuttle Creek Lake and the surrounding area in Manhattan, KS. Residents should prepare for potential high water that may impact your home, business, or nearby roads. No evacuations have been issued at this time.

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – 10:30 AM, May 29, 2019) A high water advisory has been issued for Tuttle Creek Lake and the surrounding area in Manhattan, KS. A High Water Advisory notifies residents to prepare for potential high water that may imp...

FLOOD PREPARATION UPDATE 5/28/2019

Tuttle Creek Dam will slowly increase water through the outlet works starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing into the afternoon. Sirens near the dam and Rocky Ford Fishing Area will he sounded with each increase in release.

(RILEY COUNTY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KS – May 28, 2019) To ensure dam safety, the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin to increase the water release from Tuttle Creek Dam in Manhattan, Kansas beginning Wednesday, May 2...

FLOOD UPDATE FOR RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES MAY 26, 2019

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – May 26, 2019) If the lake level is forecast to reach 1136 feet, the USACE will begin surcharge operations and use the outlet works (the tubes) in an effort to keep Tuttle Creek Lake below that elevation.

FLOOD UPDATE FOR RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES MAY 26, 2019

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – May 26, 2019) Tuttle Creek Lake is expected to reach an elevation of 1132.96 feet by Monday May 27, 2019. No Evacuation Advisories have been issu...

EVACUATION ADVISORY FOR ROCKY FORD CAMPGROUND AT TUTTLE CREEK LAKE AND TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK BELOW

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – May 25, 2019) The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued an Evacuation Advisory for the Rocky Ford Campground and all visitors of Tuttle Creek State Park below the dam.

EVACUATION ADVISORY FOR ROCKY FORD CAMPGROUND AT TUTTLE CREEK LAKE AND TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK BELOW THE DAM

(RILEY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, KS – May 25, 2019) The US Army Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service have received a forecast...

RESIDENTS IN FLOOD-PRONE AREAS ADVISED TO STAY ALERT

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 23, 2019) No significant releases from Tuttle Creek Lake are scheduled or anticipated for the immediate future according to the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is no immediate threat of flooding downstream.

(MANHATTAN, KS – May 23, 2019) No significant releases from Tuttle Creek Lake are scheduled or anticipated for the immediate future according to the US Army Corps of Engineers. The lake level is 1127.36 as of May 23. Tuttle Creek Lake is only at 77% capac...

Wildcat Creek Update 5/21/2019

Last night’s rain stayed mostly to the south and east of Manhattan, causing flooding in Hutchinson, Salina, Emporia, and Leavenworth, but sparing Wildcat Creek for now. More rain is predicted today and residents should stay alert to changing conditions.

FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOR WILDCAT CREEK

With the forecast for an additional 3-5 inches across our region, we are asking residents and visitors in Riley County and Manhattan to take the following recommended practices and precautions prior to the next large rainfall event.

(RILEY COUNTY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KS – May 19, 2019) Overnight Saturday, approximately 3 inches of rain fell in the Wildcat Creek basin.  This produced minor flooding along the banks and filled flood storage farm ponds and retentio...

RESIDENTS NEAR THE BIG BLUE AND KANSAS RIVERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL FLOODING

5/16/19 Tuttle Creek Lake is at the third highest level since the dam was constructed. Because of the high water level, some residents in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties have already experienced flooding along creeks at the north end of Tuttle Creek Lake.

RESIDENTS NEAR THE BIG BLUE AND KANSAS RIVERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL FLOODING 

(RILEY COUNTY AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KS – May 16, 2019) Tuttle Creek Lake currently is at the third highest level since the dam was constructed. Becau...

News Release: Local officials keeping a close eye on water levels in Tuttle Creek Lake

Local officials started meeting on April 3 to discuss preparedness for spring flooding potential at Tuttle Creek Lake/Big Blue River and other tributaries.

(MANHATTAN, KS – April 12, 2019) Local officials started meeting on April 3 to discuss preparedness for spring flooding potential at Tuttle Creek Lake/Big Blue River and other tributaries. Personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),...