Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 2:11AM CDT until June 25 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 12:11am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until 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 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued early this morning at 315 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: