Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 1:36PM CDT until June 30 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 11:45pm
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 tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural lands can be
expected with bank overflows on west side of river. West Chestnut
Avenue west of the river floods, expect road closure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 5.3 feet early Saturday
afternoon.
- 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 late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: