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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Wichita, KS

March 29, 2017Butler County, Cowley County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at Mar 29, 2017, 8:59 AM CDT for Butler County, Cowley County, Kansas. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 10:16 AM CDT. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 29, 2017, 8:59 AM CDT (13:59 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 30, 2017, 10:16 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 1, 2017, 9:15 PM CDT
In force: 59 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 14:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Walnut River at Winfield (WFDK1). The gauge peaked at 18.91 ft at Mar 30, 2017, 10:00 PM CDT.

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.

830 
WGUS43 KICT 291359
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
859 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

  Walnut River At Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-300359-
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/AGAK1.1.ER.170329T2217Z.170330T0600Z.170330T1440Z.NO/
859 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Wichita, KS has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Walnut River At Augusta.
* From this afternoon until Thursday evening.
* At  8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 24.4 feet by early Thursday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...A narrow strip of about 80 feet on the right
  bank begins to overflow. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG   DAY TIME     Thu    Fri     Sat
  Augusta         23.0   17.7  Wed 08 AM    23.8   12.9    7.6
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3776 9695 3765 9705 3745 9709 3745 9696
      3759 9696 3771 9687             

$$

KSC015-035-300358-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1642Z-170402T0215Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1642Z.170401T0000Z.170401T1415Z.NO/
859 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Wichita, KS has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Thursday morning until Saturday evening.
* At  8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 21.6 feet by Friday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Saturday 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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Thu    Fri    Sat
  Winfield        18.0   9.6  Wed 08 AM    16.9   20.9   19.2
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-300358-
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/ARKK1.1.ER.170331T0300Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0300Z.NO/
859 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Wichita, KS has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From Thursday evening until Saturday morning.
* At  8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday evening and 
  continue to rise to near 18.2 feet by Friday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Thu    Fri    Sat
  Arkansas City   18.0   7.2  Wed 08 AM    16.9   18.2   17.3
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

10 follow-up statements

626 
WGUS83 KICT 291944
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
244 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

...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.

&&

KSC015-035-300944-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0008.170329T2229Z-170331T0240Z/
/AGAK1.1.ER.170329T2229Z.170330T0600Z.170330T1440Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Augusta.
* From this afternoon until Thursday evening.
* At  2:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 24.5 feet by early Thursday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Secondary roads in the vicinity of Augusta 
  begin to flood. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Thu    Fri    Sat
  Augusta         23.0  21.6  Wed 02 PM   23.8   12.9    7.6
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3776 9695 3765 9705 3745 9709 3745 9696
      3759 9696 3771 9687             

$$

KSC015-035-300944-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1642Z-170402T0215Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1642Z.170401T0000Z.170401T1415Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Thursday morning until Saturday evening.
* At  2:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 21.6 feet by Friday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Saturday 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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Thu    Fri    Sat
  Winfield        18.0  12.7  Wed 02 PM   16.9   20.9   19.2
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-300943-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0010.170331T0800Z-170401T1500Z/
/ARKK1.1.ER.170331T0800Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0300Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From late Thursday night until Saturday morning.
* At  2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to
  rise to near 18.2 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Friday before midnight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Thu    Fri    Sat
  Arkansas City   18.0  10.4  Wed 02 PM   16.1   18.2   17.3
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

JAS

766
WGUS83 KICT 300225
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
925 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in
Kansas...

Walnut River At Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...

Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive into flooded areas or go around barricades, especially at night! Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn
around don't drown.

KSC015-035-300255-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0240Z/
/AGAK1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
925 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Walnut River At Augusta.
* At 9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 22.5 feet. The
river will fall to 10.4 feet by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Expect flooding of low-lying areas and
agricultural flooding.

FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 6 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat
Augusta 23.0 22.4 Wed 9 PM 21.4 10.4 7.3

LAT...LON 3776 9695 3765 9705 3745 9709 3745 9696
3759 9696 3771 9687

KSC015-035-301625-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1900Z-170401T1513Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1900Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0313Z.NO/
925 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 19.5 feet by Friday morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.
* 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 6 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat
Winfield 18.0 15.8 Wed 9 PM 17.3 19.5 15.7

LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
3731 9697 3745 9696

KSC035-301625-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0010.170331T0430Z-170401T0300Z/
/ARKK1.1.ER.170331T0430Z.170331T0600Z.170331T1500Z.NO/
925 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From Thursday evening until Friday evening.
* At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday evening and
continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by early Friday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be
expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west
bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes
upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be
affected.

FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 6 AM
Location STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat
Arkansas City 18.0 12.6 Wed 8 PM 15.7 18.1 15.8

LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
3713 9687

721 
WGUS83 KICT 300245
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
945 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...

  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive into flooded areas or go around barricades, especially
at night! Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away.
Turn around don't drown.

&&

KSC015-035-301645-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1900Z-170401T1513Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1900Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0313Z.NO/
945 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning.
* At  9:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 19.5 feet by Friday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.
* 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    Thu   Fri   Sat   
  Winfield           18.0  15.9  Wed 10 PM   18.5  18.7  12.1
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-301645-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0010.170331T0430Z-170401T0300Z/
/ARKK1.1.ER.170331T0430Z.170331T0600Z.170331T1500Z.NO/
945 PM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From Thursday evening until Friday evening.
* At  9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Thursday evening and 
  continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by early Friday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG  DAY  TIME    Thu   Fri   Sat   
  Arkansas City      18.0  12.9  Wed  9 PM   17.7  17.4  13.8
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

ES

222 
WGUS83 KICT 301032
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
532 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

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

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-310032-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1500Z-170401T2248Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1500Z.170401T0000Z.170401T1048Z.NO/
532 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From this morning until Saturday afternoon.
* At  5:01 AM Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 21.0 feet by Friday evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday 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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Winfield        18.0  17.3  Thu 05 AM   20.3   17.5    8.0
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-310032-
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/ARKK1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170331T1800Z.170401T0000Z.NO/
532 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From this evening until Friday evening.
* At  5:15 AM Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* The river is expected to rise to minimum flood stage early Friday morning,
  cresting around 18.1 feet by midday Friday. The river will then fall below flood stage 
  Friday evening. 
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Arkansas City   18.0  14.2  Thu 05 AM   18.0   16.6    9.9
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

301 
WGUS83 KICT 301321
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
821 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

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

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-310321-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.170330T1516Z-170402T0146Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1516Z.170401T0000Z.170401T1346Z.NO/
821 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* From this morning until Saturday evening.
* At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 21.0 feet by Friday evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday 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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Winfield        18.0  17.8  Thu 8 AM    20.2   18.8    9.0
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-310321-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0010.170401T1200Z-170402T0000Z/
/ARKK1.1.ER.170401T1200Z.170401T1200Z.170401T1200Z.NO/
821 AM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From Saturday morning until Saturday evening.
* At 7:15 AM Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Arkansas City   18.0  14.4  Thu 7 AM    17.3   18.0   11.0
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

088 
WGUS83 KICT 301922
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
222 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Kansas...

  Walnut River At Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.

  Walnut River Near Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

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.

&&

KSC015-035-310922-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170402T0146Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1502Z.170401T0000Z.170401T1346Z.NO/
222 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  2:00 PM Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by 
  Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Winfield        18.0  18.4  Thu 02 PM   20.1   18.8    9.0
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-310922-
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/ARKK1.1.ER.170401T1200Z.170401T1200Z.170401T1200Z.NO/
222 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* From Saturday morning until Saturday evening.
* At  2:00 PM Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Fri    Sat    Sun
  Arkansas City   18.0  15.3  Thu 02 PM   17.3   18.0   11.0
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

JAS

042 
WGUS83 KICT 310200
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
900 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive into flooded areas or go around barricades, especially
at night! Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away.
Turn around don't drown.

&&

KSC015-035-311600-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170401T1654Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1502Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0454Z.NO/
900 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At  8:46 PM Thursday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by 
  Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Friday 
  evening.
* 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    Fri   Sat   Sun   
  Winfield           18.0  18.9  Thu  9 PM   18.9  11.0   5.7
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

KSC035-310230-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170402T0000Z/
/ARKK1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
900 PM CDT THU MAR 30 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Walnut River Near Arkansas City.
* At  8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 17.1 feet 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farmland can be 
  expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west 
  bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes 
  upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be 
  affected. 

&&


                     FLD       OBSERVED        FORECAST 7 PM
Location             STG    STG  DAY  TIME    Fri   Sat   Sun   
  Arkansas City      18.0  16.1  Thu  9 PM   17.0  13.8   8.2
    
&&
    
LAT...LON 3713 9705 3700 9704 3700 9684 3707 9692
      3713 9687                       

$$

ES

916 
WGUS83 KICT 310751
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
251 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...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.

&&

KSC015-035-312151-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170401T1612Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1502Z.170331T1200Z.170401T0412Z.NO/
251 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At  2:31 AM Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.1 feet by this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage 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 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sat    Sun    Mon
  Winfield        18.0  18.7  Fri 3 AM    15.8    7.7    4.6
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

Lawson

768 
WGUS83 KICT 311304
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
804 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...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.

&&

KSC015-035-010304-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170401T0424Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1502Z.170331T0231Z.170331T1624Z.NO/
804 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* Until this evening.
* At 7:45 AM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds 
  can be expected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sat    Sun    Mon
  Winfield        18.0  18.2  Fri 8 AM    14.2    8.0    4.7
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

898 
WGUS83 KICT 311458
FLSICT
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS 
958 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

...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.

&&

KSC015-035-311528-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170401T0424Z/
/WFDK1.1.ER.170330T1502Z.170331T0231Z.170331T1344Z.NO/
958 AM CDT FRI MAR 31 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Walnut River At Winfield.
* At 9:46 AM Friday the stage was 17.9 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 8:44 AM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 14.2 feet by Saturday
  morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds 
  can be expected. 

&&


                  FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM
Location          STG    STG  DAY TIME     Sat    Sun    Mon
  Winfield        18.0  17.9  Fri 10 AM   14.2    8.0    4.7
    
&&
     
LAT...LON 3745 9709 3727 9709 3713 9703 3713 9687
      3731 9697 3745 9696             

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 29, 7:17 AM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 29, 7:17 AM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
717 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday night)
Issued at 357 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

Forecast highlights: Rain/storms today, and again this weekend
into early next week.

Latest MRMS precipitation data suggests widespread rain amounts
of 1-2 inches, with pockets of 2-3 inches have fallen since
yesterday afternoon/evening in a wide north-south strip from
central and south-central Kansas east through the Flint Hills of
east-central and southeast Kansas. This will likely produce
healthy rises on several rivers/streams/creeks this morning, with
most probably remaining just below minor flood stage levels.
However, a handful of points could exceed minor flood stage,
especially if another widespread, prolonged area of moderate to
heavy rain moves north across the area this morning (which appears
possibly given activity still across Oklahoma). Additionally, a
handful of areal flood warnings for minor low-land flooding will
remain possible.

Once Oklahoma precipitation moves north across the region early
this morning, thinking widespread moderate to heavy rain should
gradually decrease in coverage, as a mid-level dry slot spreads
north over the region. However, portions of central and north-
central Kansas will likely see widespread precipitation shield
hang around longer due to mid-level deformation zone setting up
shop western through northern KS.

Attention then turns to strong/severe storm potential from midday
through early this evening, generally east of the Kansas Turnpike
corridor, as the warm sector retrogrades northwest some in
response substantial upper energy approaching from the southwest.
If airmass is able to recover from morning convection, strong deep
layer shear in concert with steepening lapse rates/cooling aloft
and modest instability would support large hail and perhaps
locally 60 mph winds with a handful of storms. Tornado threat
should remain fairly low given veer-back deep layer shear
orientation, but cannot completely be ruled out given the strong
wind fields associated with this system.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 357 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

Models are finally coming into better agreement with the next
system, with consensus supporting more rain/isolated storms this
weekend through Monday. Could see pockets of locally heavy
rainfall, although this next storm doesn't look as impressive as
the current one.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 641 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

Main Hazards: IFR conditions area-wide and thunderstorm potential.

Another round of strong moisture transport/upper level divergent
flow will move northward across eastern Kansas this morning, with
widespread showers and isolated-scattered thunderstorms. A
surface low will develop northeast into the southern Flint Hills
by 18-19Z with a warm front extending eastward into central
Missouri. This would allow several hours of warm sector over the
CNU and possibly ICT terminals. Would anticipate this to result in
widespread IFR and northeasterly winds gusting to 25-30 kt continuing
northwest of the low in Central KS with showers/embedded thunder.
IFR stratus may lift to MVFR at least on transient basis this
afternoon at CNU and ICT. In addition, isolated to scattered strong
to severe storms could affect southeast KS and the Flint Hills
this afternoon, near and to the east/southeast of the surface low.
Expecting scattered showers tonight as the upper low tracks
through, with gusty north- northeasterly winds and widespread IFR
for most of eastern Kansas.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 357 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

Wet and cool weather along with things starting to green up should
keep fire danger levels fairly low the next several days.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    57  42  51  39 /  90  50  50  10
Hutchinson      48  40  51  37 /  90  60  50   0
Newton          54  42  49  38 /  90  60  50  10
ElDorado        61  43  51  39 /  90  60  50  10
Winfield-KWLD   64  44  52  39 /  80  50  40  10
Russell         46  39  51  36 / 100  70  20   0
Great Bend      46  39  53  35 /  90  70  30   0
Salina          48  40  50  38 / 100  70  50   0
McPherson       48  40  50  37 /  90  70  50   0
Coffeyville     69  48  54  41 /  90  50  50  20
Chanute         69  48  53  41 /  90  60  60  20
Iola            67  49  54  41 /  90  60  60  20
Parsons-KPPF    68  48  54  41 /  90  50  60  20

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...ADK
LONG TERM...ADK
AVIATION...JMC
FIRE WEATHER...ADK

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 29, 5:38 AM CDT, 3 hours 21 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
538 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-301045-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
538 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms will impact the region
today. Healthy rises on area streams, creeks and rivers are likely,
with minor flooding of flood-prone and low-lying areas possible.
Additionally, a few strong to severe storms are possible this
afternoon over southeast Kansas, with the main threats large hail
and localized wind gusts to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Minor flooding on area rivers, streams and creeks will remain
possible across mainly south-central Kansas into the weekend.

Another storm system is expected to spread additional showers and
embedded thunderstorms across the region this weekend into early
next week. Strong or severe storms are not expected, although any
additional rainfall could aggravate ongoing flooding concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight, although
rainfall and flooding reports are always greatly appreciated.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
http://weather.gov/wichita/hwo/

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 29, 5:58 AM CDT, 3 hours 1 minute before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
558 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0555 AM     FLOOD            5 SSE NEWTON            37.98N 97.31W
03/29/2017                   HARVEY             KS   PUBLIC

            FLOODING WAS REPORTED AT SOUTHEAST 60TH ROAD AND SPENCER.
            A CREEK WAS COVERING THE ROAD. REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL
            MEDIA.

&&

JMC

Local storm report, Mar 29, 8:16 AM CDT, 43 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
816 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0810 AM     FLOOD            6 N PEABODY             38.25N 97.12W
03/29/2017                   MARION             KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER OVER THE ROADWAY ON NIGHTHAWK ROAD FROM 120TH TO
            130TH STREET.

&&

METZGER

Local storm report, Mar 29, 8:23 AM CDT, 36 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
823 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0810 AM     FLOOD            4 NNW MARION            38.41N 97.04W
03/29/2017                   MARION             KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER OVER THE ROAD WAY AT REMMINTON AND 230TH STREET.

&&

METZGER

Local storm report, Mar 29, 8:25 AM CDT, 34 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
825 AM CDT WED MAR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0810 AM     FLOOD            1 WSW PEABODY           38.17N 97.12W
03/29/2017                   MARION             KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER OVER THE BRIDGE ON NIGHTHAWK ROAD IN PEABODY, ROAD
            IS CLOSED. PEABODY CITY PARK NOW FLOODED.

&&

METZGER

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 29, 12:47 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson	58 min
Mar 29, 2:20 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Allen, Neosho	25 min
Mar 29, 4:13 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Sumner	34 hr
Mar 29, 4:22 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Butler	42 hr
Mar 29, 5:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Harvey, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick	8 hr
Mar 29, 5:06 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Butler, Cowley, Sedgwick, Sumner	8 hr
Mar 29, 8:25 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Marion	6 hr
Mar 29, 8:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Marion	42 hr
Mar 29, 8:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Chase	59 hr
Mar 29, 8:54 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Chase, Lyon	3 days
Mar 29, 8:55 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Butler, Cowley	45 hr
Mar 29, 8:59 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Cowley	3 days
Mar 29, 8:59 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Butler, Cowley	37 hr
Mar 29, 9:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Sumner	53 hr
Mar 29, 9:02 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Cowley	3 days
Mar 29, 9:30 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Reno, Rice	4 days
Mar 29, 1:37 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Sumner	6 hr
Mar 29, 2:28 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Marion	5 hr
Mar 29, 2:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Neosho	34 min

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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.