Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 4 at 12:46AM CDT until June 5 at 8:59AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
June 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Salt Creek At Barnard affecting Lincoln County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Salt Creek at Barnard.
* WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Expect flooding of agricultural fields to
an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway
284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road
closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lincoln, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS