Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:23AM CDT until June 29 at 8:38AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, A section of K55 floods to a depth of 2
feet of water starting from 300 feet east of the river bridge and
expanding out to 25 feet wide. Expect flood waters on Highway 81
to expand further south to the Y intersection of K55. The small
community of Ponderosa Estates, 5 miles northwest of Belle Plaine,
will have a few homes flooded and roads leading into the Estates
flooded. Timber Brook Estates will have roads inundated by over a
foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 13.1 feet early Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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: