Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:02AM CDT until June 29 at 3:36AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Walnut River at Winfield affecting Cowley and Butler Counties.
Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* 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 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 1.4 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: