Kansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 00:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:06AM CDT until June 29 at 9:42AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Walnut River at Winfield affecting Cowley and Butler Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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: 
Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS