Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 7:59PM CDT until June 26 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Cow Creek near Hutchinson affecting Reno and Rice Counties.
...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...Cow Creek near Hutchinson.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The low water crossing on Wilson Rd
between 69th Ave to 82nd Ave floods. Expect water depth near 4
inches to a width of 5 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet and is
cresting.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.5 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Reno, KS; Rice, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: