Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 8:39AM CDT until June 26 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 6:39am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
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 Friday morning.
* 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 Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 6.9 feet Sunday
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 this evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: