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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:16 PM Jun. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell and Saline. In east central Kansas, Chase. 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...Through Friday 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional storms are expected to develop over southern Kansas late this afternoon and evening. These storms will produce high rainfall rates that may lead to flooding. 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:54 PM Jun. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Verdigris River at Independence. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 39.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Verdigris River Independence 30.0 13.7 Thu 2 pm CDT 36.9 38.9 20.7 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:54 PM Jun. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Verdigris River at Coffeyville. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Outside the levee system, the intersection of River Road and Stark Street floods. Flood waters expand to 1/4 of mile eastward on Stark Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Verdigris River Coffeyville 18.0 7.6 Thu 6 am CDT 21.2 22.7 17.6 &&
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