Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:06AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM 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 Coffeyville.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas is expected,
especially along the left bank near the Water Plant. Further
upstream and downstream from the gage site the river spreads out
into the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 18.8 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: