Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 2:25PM CDT until June 24 at 1:37PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Three miles west of Belle Plaine near the
gage site, a small section of K55 floods east of the bridge. Flood
waters flow over Highway 81 starting at 1/2 mile north of K55 and
spreading to 100th Avenue. The water on Highway 81 may be near 1.5
ft deep.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:55 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.5 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to around 12.0 feet on
Saturday.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: