Emergency director warns residents after road closures and a canceled tornado watch

David Adams, Riley County’s Emergency Services Director, gave a situational update on storm impacts and road safety after recent heavy rainfall. Adams said crews closed the 7000 block of Blue River Hills Road overnight because of moving water but reopened it; he added that creeks that had started to fall were expected to rise again as runoff moved south. "Don't drive through moving water. Don't drive through standing water," Adams advised.

Adams also said a tornado watch had been in effect the previous evening and was canceled for Riley County around 06:50; county operations (including the Emergency Operations Center) were adjusted as needed. Adams told the commission he would report back about any additional road closures in the next 24–48 hours and encouraged residents to monitor official advisories.

Why it matters: The update signaled continued localized flood risk and ongoing operational monitoring; the county urged public caution and said it would notify commissioners about further closures.