Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:01AM CDT until June 28 at 3:40PM 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 moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine.
* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, A section of K55 floods to a depth of 2
feet of water starting from 300 feet east of the river bridge and
expanding out to 25 feet wide. Expect flood waters on Highway 81
to expand further south to the Y intersection of K55. The small
community of Ponderosa Estates, 5 miles northwest of Belle Plaine,
will have a few homes flooded and roads leading into the Estates
flooded. Timber Brook Estates will have roads inundated by over a
foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:35 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow 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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: