Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 2:25PM CDT until June 23 at 7:09AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties.
Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck.
* WHEN...Until 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 2:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 21.5 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
- 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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: