Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 7:47PM CDT until June 29 at 9:56AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Walnut River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland can be
expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west
bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes
upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 8.5 feet Friday
evening.
- 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.
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 Monday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: