Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:10AM CDT until June 27 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:10am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Cowskin Creek At Wichita At 119th Street affecting Sedgwick
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cowskin Creek at Wichita At 119th Street.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters of about 2 feet in depth
cover sections of Maize Road just to the south of Central. Flood
waters flow over 13th Street in the low water spot about a half
mile west of 119th Street. Expect road closures. The few houses on
the north side of 21st Street, along the east bank of the creek
may see flood waters encroach near their homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this 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:
Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: