Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 3:57PM CDT until June 27 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following
counties, Cowley, Harper, Kingman and Sumner.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 354 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area due to heavy rain from thunderstorms from
Thursday night. Between 1 and 6 inches of rain fell Thursday
night.
- Flooding impacts will continue. A few showers and storms will
be possible through Friday night and could lead to additional
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Mulvane, Kingman,
Anthony, Belle Plaine, Harper, Conway Springs, Caldwell,
Oxford, Udall, Attica, Burden, Argonia, Norwich, Cunningham,
South Haven, Dexter and Atlanta.
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.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS; Harper, KS; Kingman, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: