22May19

4:00 p.m.

Click here for the inundation document from Dickinson County Emergency Management -> Inundation Document

Chapman Creek gauge at K-18 is at 21 feet, down slightly from this morning. Forecasted levels continue to drop. However, this model does not consider possible rainfall forecast for tomorrow afternoon, evening and Friday morning. New models are expected to be completed this afternoon and may show higher water levels.

Chapman Creek has now encroached on the east city limits. City staff are monitoring and will be taking necessary steps to protect water system in the event water encroaches water supply.

Smoky Hill River at Enterprise is currently at 29.9 feet up slightly from this morning. River levels forecast to continue to rise another 1.5 feet cresting Friday. Again, this model does not include forecast rainfall. New models are expected this afternoon.

Dickinson County’s road closure map now includes Rain Rd at 2400 Ave south of Chapman. Also, K-15 at Gulf just south of the Smoky Hill River. Other road closures continue to be added to the map.

KanDrive map shows K-4 closed at Gypsum

From the 2:00 pm briefing with DK Co Emergency Management

                3” – 4” rainfall possible Thu afternoon, evening

                Additional rainfall possible Fri – Wed

Residents living in the floodplain are strongly encouraged to have a personal evacuation plan. Floodwater levels may rise quickly and without warning over the next several days. City staff will continue to monitor and report as is possible but should not be the sole source of information for individual evacuation decisions. Water rescue resources in Dickinson County are minimal and not readily available in Chapman.