Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:44PM CDT until June 28 at 11:21PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east
into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
- 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 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: