Kansas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/28/2026 00:24

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:24AM CDT until June 29 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 28, 2026 - 12:24am
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A large portion of the fairgrounds flood along with rural roads about 3 miles northwest of Winfield that are near the river. Then one mile west of the city of Rock, expect 30th Road to be closed due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 2.6 feet early Friday morning. - 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. 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: 
Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS