Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 7:43AM CDT until June 30 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.5 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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 this evening at 745 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: