Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:20AM CDT until June 30 at 4:00PM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: