Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:00AM CDT until June 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
Walnut River at Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Expect flooding of low-lying areas and
agricultural flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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:
Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: