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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Wichita, KS

May 27, 2016Butler County, Cowley County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at May 27, 2016, 8:20 PM CDT for Butler County, Cowley County, Kansas. It took effect at May 28, 2016, 4:24 AM CDT. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 27, 2016, 8:20 PM CDT (01:20 UTC)
In effect from
May 28, 2016, 4:24 AM CDT
Expired
May 30, 2016, 9:40 AM CDT
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Butler County, KS, Cowley County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Walnut River at Winfield (WFDK1). The gauge peaked at 23.42 ft at May 26, 2016, 8:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate10152005/2805/2905/3005/31
Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
29 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07147800, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

222 
WGUS43 KICT 280120
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
820 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2016

...The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning
for the following river in Kansas... 

  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-281520-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0021.160529T1200Z-160530T1440Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160529T1200Z.160529T1800Z.160530T0240Z.NO/
820 PM CDT FRI MAY 27 2016

The National Weather Service in Wichita, KS has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Sunday morning until Monday morning.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to
  rise to near 18.4 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below
  flood stage late Sunday night.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds 
  can be expected. 

&&


                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG  DAY  TIME    Sat   Sun   Mon   
  Winfield           18.0  13.7  Fri 08 PM   16.8  18.4  12.2
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$
8 follow-up statements
336 
WGUS83 KICT 280715
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
215 AM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-282115-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.160528T0924Z-160530T2324Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0924Z.160529T0600Z.160530T1124Z.NO/
215 AM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From early this morning until Monday evening.
* At 2:01 AM Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 19.8 feet by early Sunday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 
  west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County 
  Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue
  Winfield        18.0  17.3  Sat 02 AM   19.7   17.9   10.2
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KED
532 
WGUS83 KICT 281314
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
814 AM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-290314-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160531T0056Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1200Z.160530T1256Z.NO/
814 AM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday evening.
* At  8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood 
  along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue
  Winfield        18.0  19.4  Sat 08 AM   21.5   18.3   11.2
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$
149 
WGUS83 KICT 281854
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
154 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-290854-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160531T0130Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1200Z.160530T1330Z.NO/
154 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday evening.
* At  1:30 PM Saturday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.5 feet by 
  Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood 
  along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sun    Mon    Tue
  Winfield        18.0  20.1  Sat 01 PM   21.5   18.4   12.9
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$
849 
WGUS83 KICT 290156
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
856 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-291556-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160531T0152Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1200Z.160530T1352Z.NO/
856 PM CDT SAT MAY 28 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday evening.
* At  8:46 PM Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.7 feet by 
  Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood 
  along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield. 

&&


                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG  DAY  TIME    Sun   Mon   Tue   
  Winfield           18.0  20.8  Sat  9 PM   21.3  15.6  10.6
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

Metzger
383 
WGUS83 KICT 291311
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
811 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-300311-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160531T0145Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1800Z.160530T1345Z.NO/
811 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.4 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...A large portion of the fairgrounds flood 
  along with roads west of Rock and 3 miles northwest of Winfield. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Mon    Tue    Wed
  Winfield        18.0  21.2  Sun 08 AM   18.5   12.0    7.9
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$
609 
WGUS83 KICT 291856
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
156 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-300856-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160530T1512Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1030Z.160530T0312Z.NO/
156 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 1:46 PM Sunday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 
  west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County 
  Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Mon    Tue    Wed
  Winfield        18.0  20.8  Sun 02 PM   15.4   10.6    6.5
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$
529 
WGUS83 KICT 300128
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
828 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-301528-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160530T1543Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1030Z.160530T0343Z.NO/
828 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Monday morning.
* At  8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 
  west of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County 
  Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road. 

&&


                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG  DAY  TIME    Mon   Tue   Wed   
  Winfield           18.0  19.4  Sun  8 PM   14.1   9.6   7.1
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

Lawson
774 
WGUS83 KICT 300911
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
411 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in 
Kansas...
 
  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
 
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.

&&

KSC015-035-300941-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160530T1543Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.160528T0850Z.160529T1030Z.160530T0754Z.NO/
411 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* At  4:00 AM Monday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  2:54 AM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 11.2 feet by Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds 
  can be expected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 7 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Tue    Wed    Thu
  Winfield        18.0  17.3  Mon 04 AM   11.2    8.3    6.1
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 7:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley52 min
May 27, 7:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRussell57 min
May 27, 7:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTRussell39 min
May 27, 7:39 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTButler, Cowley18 hr
May 27, 7:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua, Elk49 min
May 27, 8:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton38 min
May 27, 8:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTRussell65 min
May 27, 8:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTWoodson39 min
May 27, 8:31 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTSumner40 hr
May 27, 8:31 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTCowley72 hr
May 27, 8:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton50 min
May 27, 8:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua, Cowley46 min
May 27, 9:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRussell42 min
May 27, 9:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTMontgomery29 min
May 28, 9:05 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTMarion33 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.