This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on Nov 17 1987. The creek will rise above the 16 foot flood stage Tuesday afternoon. Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the creek bottoms should move them to higher ground. This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on Apr 30 1962. CDT A Tornado Watch is in effect.
Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes with little or no warning.
Be ready to act quickly. This band will produce high and damaging winds to near 60 mph and large hail the size of nickels. The river will slowly rise to 28.5 feet Friday in response to heavy rainfall. Flood stage is 22 feet.