Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 7:59PM CDT until June 25 at 9:38AM 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.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural lands can be
expected with bank overflows on west side of river. West Chestnut
Avenue west of the river floods, expect road closure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 7.1 feet Friday
evening.
- 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.
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:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: