Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:00AM CDT until June 29 at 9:00AM 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 Arkansas City.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland is
expected. Widespread flooding of the park just upstream of the
gage site is anticipated. East Chestnut Avenue east of By-pass is
closed due to water over roadway. Greens Farm Road floods between
Highway 166 north to Dunbar Hill.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.0 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: