Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:20AM CDT until June 29 at 6:24AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 10.0 feet early Friday
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: