Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 3:45AM CDT until June 28 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Derby affecting Sedgwick County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east
into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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 this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: