Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:08AM CDT until June 27 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:08am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Whitewater River at Towanda affecting Butler County.
Whitewater River at Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Whitewater River at Towanda.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The river will be out of its banks on both
sides. West bank overflows impact cropland mainly in low lying
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 23.0 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 22.0 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:
Butler, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: