Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 7:49PM CDT until June 29 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to around 9.5 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: