Kansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 06:53

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 8:53AM CDT until June 25 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 6:53am
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water well pump houses west of the Arkansas River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.5 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river will continue falling before having a secondary crest then is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS