Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:01AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 1:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet this evening.
- 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 this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: