Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:46PM CDT until June 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Verdigris River at Independence affecting Wilson and Montgomery
Counties.
Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Verdigris River at Coffeyville.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas is expected,
especially along the left bank near the Water Plant. Further
upstream and downstream from the gage site the river spreads out
into the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:50 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet tomorrow morning.
- 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 late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: