Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:06AM CDT until June 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Verdigris River at Independence affecting Wilson and Montgomery
Counties.
Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.
Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Verdigris River at Altoona.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect flooding of agricultural fields and
gravel road near the river bridge off of Highway 47.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet this evening.
- 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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Wilson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: