Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 2:01PM CDT until June 25 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Wednesday evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet
Thursday afternoon.
- 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 late tonight at 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: