Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:04AM CDT until June 27 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:04am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Cowskin Creek At Wichita At 119th Street affecting Sedgwick
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Cowskin Creek at Wichita At 119th Street.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters backup into residential yards
southeast of river gage site along Lost Creek Circle and southeast
of Central and Karren Streets. Flood waters begin to creep over
13th street in the low water spot about a half mile west of 119th
Street. Expect typical flooding of low water crossings and low
cropland areas as well as fields near the creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet early
Thursday 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 this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sedgwick, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: