Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:20PM CDT until June 28 at 2:33AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties.
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Peck.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is
flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along
the north bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: