Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:10AM CDT until June 28 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 tomorrow evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow 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 this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: