Kansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/23/2026 23:41

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 1:41AM CDT until June 25 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues 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 late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water well pump houses west of the Arkansas River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 afternoon at 145 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS