Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:01AM CDT until June 28 at 3:17AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:01am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is
flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along
the north bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- 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 evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: