Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:06AM CDT until June 29 at 11:36AM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland is
expected. Widespread flooding of the park just upstream of the
gage site is anticipated. East Chestnut Avenue east of By-pass is
closed due to water over roadway. Greens Farm Road floods between
Highway 166 north to Dunbar Hill.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet this evening. 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:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: