First published 10/5/2026, 1:23:15 AM · Last updated 10/5/2026, 1:23:15 AM

Flood Warning issued October 4 at 7:32PM CDT until October 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

A Flood Warning continued for the Big Blue River near Blue Rapids in Marshall County, Kansas, where minor flooding was occurring and forecast. The source says the warning lasts until late Wednesday night and advises motorists not to drive around barricades.

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 1/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The warning reports ongoing river flooding and gives motorists a safety instruction.

Sources

Flood Warning issued October 4 at 7:32PM CDT until October 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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