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River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:11 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Arkansas River Arkansas City 11.0 16.0 Sat 2 am CDT 16.7 13.3 10.2 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:09 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Expect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.7 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Slate Creek Wellington 19.0 22.7 Sat 2 am CDT 17.2 8.5 6.3 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:06 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Walnut River Winfield 18.0 23.3 Sat 1 am CDT 25.4 15.8 7.1 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:06 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Arkansas City. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland is expected. Widespread flooding of the park just upstream of the gage site is anticipated. East Chestnut Avenue east of By-pass is closed due to water over roadway. Greens Farm Road floods between Highway 166 north to Dunbar Hill. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Walnut River Arkansas City 18.0 20.3 Sat 1 am CDT 21.2 17.7 10.8 &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 6:30 AM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 8:57 PM Jun. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following counties, Cowley, Harper, Kingman and Sumner. * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 354 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area due to heavy rain from thunderstorms from Thursday night. Between 1 and 6 inches of rain fell Thursday night. - Flooding impacts will continue. A few showers and storms will be possible through Friday night and could lead to additional flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Mulvane, Kingman, Anthony, Belle Plaine, Harper, Conway Springs, Caldwell, Oxford, Udall, Attica, Burden, Argonia, Norwich, Cunningham, South Haven, Dexter and Atlanta. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:43 PM Jun. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Augusta. * WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Expect flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Walnut River Augusta 23.0 19.1 Fri 2 pm CDT 18.3 6.8 6.2 &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:30 PM Jun. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by very wet soils with additional localized heavy rainfall possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in south central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A gradual uptick in isolated to scattered thunderstorms is expected this evening through tonight across the watch area. While not everyone will see a thunderstorm, and widespread heavy rainfall appears unlikely at this time, additional localized pockets of heavy rainfall will only aggravate or re-aggravate ongoing flooding concerns across the region. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
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