Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 8:54AM CDT until June 27 at 8:38PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 6:54am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Cowley and Sumner Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Expect extensive cropland and field
flooding along the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 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 evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: