Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:24AM CDT until June 29 at 9:28PM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Two C street Canal gates are closed at the
Highway 77 at Walnut River Levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow 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:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: