Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:43PM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Walnut River at Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Expect flooding of low-lying areas and
agricultural flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: