Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:11AM CDT until June 25 at 1:36PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 7:11am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
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 tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.3 feet
Monday morning.
- 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 this evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: