Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:39PM CDT until June 28 at 10:16PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. 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 Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: