Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:42AM CDT until June 23 at 5:13AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 6:42am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties.
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is
flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along
the north bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 21.4 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: