Tag: Big Blue River

Heavy runoff has caused Tuttle Creek Reservoir to exceed its conservation limits, rising 2.69 feet within 24 hours. Inflows from the Big Blue River surged dramatically, prompting officials to limit outflows to manage potential flooding. Nearby rivers are also under flood warnings, with emergency management monitoring conditions closely, urging residents to stay cautious.

Torrential rains in northeast Kansas led to significant flash flooding, road damage, and emergency evacuations late Thursday and Friday. Some areas received up to a foot of rain, prompting response efforts for affected campers near Frankfort. Public officials are assessing damage and advising residents to avoid flooded roads as recovery continues.

Kansas organizations initiated a groundbreaking project to remove silt from Tuttle Creek Lake, aiming to prevent it from becoming 75% silt-filled by 2074. Using innovative water injection dredging, the process will help manage sediment and ensure the lake's capacity for flood control remains effective, while researchers monitor downstream effects.

Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas, crucial for regional water supply, is losing storage capacity due to sediment accumulation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing underwater dredging to remove this sediment sustainably. Successful implementation could extend the lake's lifespan and inform sediment management nationwide, with environmental monitoring in place.

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The 2023 annual meeting of the Kansas–Nebraska Big Blue River Compact Administration will be hosted by...

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Beginning November 25, Tuttle Creek Lake, Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will increase...

Water levels at Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan continues to drop, as increased water releases have lowered the lake...

BLUE RAPIDS KAN. – The Big Blue River at Blue Rapids is expected to rise above the second highest...

The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for area rivers after heavy rains over the weekend, and more...

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Officials at the Tuttle Creek Lake project want stakeholders – residents, neighbors and area officials –...

Heavy rains across Northeast Kansas & Southeast Nebraska Friday and early Saturday prompted the National Weather Service to issue...

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a health advisory to residents living...