Modern training facilities and ranges at Fort Riley provide warfighters of the 1st Infantry Division the capability to hone their skills in advance of deployments in support of our nation's freedom.
1st Infantry Division 100th Anniversary
The 1st Infantry Division known as the "Big Red One" celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2017.
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WHO WE ARE
Fort Riley is located in the Flint Hills Region of Kansas. We are home to Soldiers and families of the 1st Infantry Division known as "The Big Red One" which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017. There are approximately 15,000 active duty service members assigned to Fort Riley with more than 18,000 family members, 29,000 veterans and retirees and 5,600 civilian employees who live in the region and/or work at the post. The 1st Infantry Division as well as National Guard and Reserve units from several states use the modern training facilities at Fort Riley to gain skills necessary to defend our nation. Garrisons, also called an installation or post, are communities that provide many of the same types of services expected from any small town. Law enforcement, fire protection, sports & recreational facilities, religious activities, child & youth programs are just a small sample of the support and services we provide every day.
Everything you need to know about Fort Riley, Kansas ... home of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, also known as the "Big Red One." Find out about current and upcoming events, links to social media sites, useful phone numbers and more. Connect with us through the interactive Chat Wall and get relevant notifications about happenings on post and off.
Flooding is the most common natural disaster and can occur anywhere. Flooding can be localized in a particular neighborhood or widespread, affecting entire cities or large portions of states and territories. Floods can develop over a period of days, giving you adequate time to prepare; however, flash floods can develop in a matter of minutes. Flash flood waters can be caused by heavy rain, levee breaches or dam failures. Rushing flood waters can be deeper and stronger than they look. These waters are also destructive and can carry debris, rocks and mud.
Flood Terminology
Flood Watch: Flooding is possible.
Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground.
Flood Warning: Flooding is occuring or will occuring or will occur soon. Listen for further instructions. If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
Flash Flood Warning: Flash flooding is currently occuring or will occur soon. Seek higher ground on foot immediately.
Minor Flooding: Minimal or no property damage, bus possibly some public threat.
Moderate Flooding: Some inundation of structures and roads near stream. Some evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.
Major Flooding: Extensive inundation of structures and roads. Significant evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.
Record Flooding: Flooding which equals or exceeds the highest stage or discharge at a given site during the period of record keeping.
Stage: Level of the water surface in a river measured with reference to some datum.
For additional information on what to do if conditions exist for flooding click here.
Weather Advisory: A special weather alert about the occurrence of, or imminent occurrence of weather conditions.
Weather Watch: Atmospeheric conditions are favorable or expected but are not occurring or imminent for development of severe storms - monitor the weather and be prepared to take action if necessary.
Weather Warning: Conditions are occurring or imminent - take immediate action for protection.
VICTORY WEEK '19
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES
The completion of Phase 5 of the Trooper Drive Road repair project from Riffle Range Road to the McCormick intersection will complete June 10. That will be the end of nighttime road work on this project. Phase 6 which repairs 1st Street from Bent Spur Road to Trooper Drive will start June 10 and run through Jul 10. Phase 6 work will be performed during daytime hours.
The project to repair bridge 204 which closes Custer Ave. from McCormick Road to Beeman Place is suspended and road closure and detour routes are extended indefinitely due to eagles nesting in the area. Incidental Take Permit has been submitted to US Fish and Wildlife Service. The take permit is suspected to be issued sometime this spring. Once the permit is issued, the project can resume and completion dates can be determined.
SPEED LIMIT ENFORCEMENT
The 97th Military Police Battalion and Fort Riley police will focus enforcement of speed limits in the following locations and dates to ensure the safety of families and their children. Driving is a privilege and responsibility at all times and in all locations; we depend on one another to always drive cautiously and observe all traffic laws. Enforcement will be conducted via radar, and the temporary placement of speed bumps. The locations for speed bumps are:
DATE
May 13-19
May 20-26
May 27-June 2
June 3-9
June 10-16
LOCATION
Tuttle east of Longstreet
Tuttle east of Watie
Eagle Pass
Carriage
Roosevelt
Eagle Pass
Carriage
Clarke
Eisenhower
Eagle Pass
Carriage
Pershing southeast of Godfrey
Carpenter northwest of Huebner
Eagle Pass
Carriage
Cannyon west of Warrior
Pawnee Bluff NE Demon
Eagle Pass
Carriage
RILEY'S CONFERENCE CENTER TO UNDERGO CHANGES
Fort Riley's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is scheduled to begin a conversion project of Riley's Conference Center, 446 Seitz Drive, this summer to a multi-functional recreation center facility.
With the completion of these renovations, Riley's Conference Center's services will better support the community. Mr. David Roudybush, director of Fort Riley Family & MWR, explains "the goal is to provide a space that enhances the quality of life for our families and still provides a venue for meetings and unit functions." Once the conversion is complete, the Recreation Center will remain the primary location for Town Hall meetings, Victory Welcome briefs and hosting large venues such as the Victory Banquet.
For more information about Riley’s Conference Center, call 785-784-1000 or visit https://riley.armymwr.com.
