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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Wichita, KS

March 16, 2021Cowley County, Sumner County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2021, 8:31 PM CDT for Cowley County, Sumner County, Kansas. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 6:50 AM CDT. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 16, 2021, 8:31 PM CDT (01:31 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 17, 2021, 6:50 AM CDT
Expired: Mar 18, 2021, 7:48 PM CDT
In force: 37 hr
Issued by: NWS Wichita, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Cowley County, KS, Sumner County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Slate Creek (KS) at Wellington (WELK1). The gauge peaked at 21.44 ft at Mar 18, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 19 ft
Moderate stage: 22 ft
Major stage: 23.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07145700, 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.

230 
WGUS43 KICT 170131
FLWICT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
831 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties.

For the Slate Creek...including Wellington...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-171345-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0004.210317T1150Z-210318T1227Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210317T1800Z.210318T0026Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Tue Mar 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* From Wednesday morning to Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots 
  along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of 
  Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes 
  to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.



&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Howerton

6 follow-up statements

093 
WGUS83 KICT 171327
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
827 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties.

For the Slate Creek...including Wellington...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-180130-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210318T1227Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210317T1800Z.210318T0026Z.NO/
827 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 21.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall 
  below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots 
  along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of 
  Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes 
  to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.



&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Salazar

514 
WGUS83 KICT 171916
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
216 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-180730-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T1614Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210318T1200Z.210319T0414Z.NO/
216 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 21.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots 
  along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of 
  Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes 
  to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.



&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Salazar

137 
WGUS83 KICT 180054
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
754 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-181300-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T1614Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210318T1200Z.210319T0414Z.NO/
754 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:31 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, The Kansas Turnpike may begin to take on 
  water between mile marker 14 and 15 near the vicinity of Slate 
  Creek. Road closure may be possible near this section of the 
  Kansas Turnpike if the creek continues to rise.



&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Hayes

725 
WGUS83 KICT 181253
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
753 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-190100-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T1242Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210318T0901Z.210319T0042Z.NO/
753 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:46 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 4.6 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, The Kansas Turnpike may begin to take on 
  water between mile marker 14 and 15 near the vicinity of Slate 
  Creek. Road closure may be possible near this section of the 
  Kansas Turnpike if the creek continues to rise.



&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Salazar

565 
WGUS83 KICT 181851
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
151 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC035-191-190700-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T1133Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210318T0901Z.210318T2333Z.NO/
151 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 1:31 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 4.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots 
  along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of 
  Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes 
  to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike.


&&


           Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location   Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Slate Creek
Wellington 19.0  20.2  Thu 1 pm CDT 13.8  7.1   5.8          





&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Salazar

419 
WGUS83 KICT 190048
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
748 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties.

KSC035-191-190200-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210319T0048Z/
/WELK1.1.ER.210317T1150Z.210318T0901Z.210318T2132Z.NO/
748 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Slate Creek At Wellington has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Slate Creek At Wellington.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall. 

&&


           Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location   Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Slate Creek
Wellington 19.0  17.0  Thu 7 pm CDT 10.4  6.3   5.4          





&&

LAT...LON 3747 9764 3718 9712 3708 9719 3735 9771

$$

Darmofal

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 16, 10:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Kingman	24 min
Mar 16, 10:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Kingman	34 min
Mar 16, 11:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Harper	49 min
Mar 16, 11:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ICT	Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick	53 min
Mar 16, 11:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sumner	27 min
Mar 16, 11:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sedgwick	32 min
Mar 17, 12:12 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sedgwick	33 min
Mar 17, 12:16 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Butler	29 min
Mar 17, 12:17 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Reno	28 min
Mar 17, 12:19 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sedgwick	26 min
Mar 17, 12:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Harper	23 min
Mar 17, 12:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Kingman	31 min
Mar 17, 12:46 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Marion	29 min
Mar 17, 1:02 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Cowley	28 min
Mar 17, 1:06 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Harper	24 min
Mar 17, 1:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sumner	23 min
Mar 17, 1:38 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sumner	37 min
Mar 17, 2:11 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sedgwick	34 min
Mar 17, 2:54 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Cowley	51 min
Mar 17, 3:37 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Chautauqua	53 min
Mar 17, 4:27 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Labette, Montgomery	63 min
Mar 17, 8:33 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Sumner	27 hr
Mar 17, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Cherokee, Labette	4 days
Mar 17, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Neosho	3 days
Mar 17, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Allen, Neosho	58 hr
Mar 17, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Allen	39 hr
Mar 17, 10:16 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Labette, Neosho	4 days
Mar 17, 11:57 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Wilson	20 hr
Mar 17, 12:01 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Montgomery, Wilson	4 hr
Mar 17, 2:42 PM CDT	Winter Weather Advisory	ICT	Allen, Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Harvey, Marion and 2 more	12 hr
Mar 17, 3:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Chautauqua	32 min
Mar 17, 3:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Wilson	46 min
Mar 17, 4:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Labette	24 min
Mar 17, 4:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Butler, Chase, Sedgwick, Sumner	48 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.