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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Wichita, KS

March 17, 2021Sumner County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at Mar 17, 2021, 8:33 AM CDT for Sumner County, Kansas. It took effect at Mar 17, 2021, 2:18 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 17, 2021, 8:33 AM CDT (13:33 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 17, 2021, 2:18 PM CDT
Expired: Mar 18, 2021, 11:56 AM CDT
In force: 22 hr
Issued by: NWS Wichita, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Sumner County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:36 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 Chikaskia River near Corbin (CBNK1). The gauge peaked at 11.04 ft at Mar 18, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 8 ft
Minor stage: 10 ft
Moderate stage: 19 ft
Major stage: 28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07151500, 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.

844 
WGUS43 KICT 171333
FLWICT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
833 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County.

For the Chikaskia River...including Corbin...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.


KSC191-180145-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0005.210318T0130Z-210319T0835Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210318T0130Z.210318T1200Z.210318T2034Z.NO/
833 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* From this evening to late Thursday night.
* At 7:32 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 11.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Salazar

6 follow-up statements

446 
WGUS83 KICT 171549
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1049 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC191-180400-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0005.210317T2049Z-210319T0600Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T2049Z.210318T0600Z.210318T1800Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 11.2 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Salazar

298 
WGUS83 KICT 171918
FLSICT

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

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC191-180730-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0005.210317T1918Z-210319T0600Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T1903Z.210318T0600Z.210318T1800Z.NO/
218 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 1:32 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Salazar

562 
WGUS83 KICT 180050
FLSICT

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

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC191-181300-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210318T1905Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T1903Z.210317T2246Z.210318T0705Z.NO/
750 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.9 feet Monday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Hayes

255 
WGUS83 KICT 180251
FLSICT

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

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC191-181500-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0248Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T1903Z.210318T0600Z.210318T1448Z.NO/
951 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Hayes

844 
WGUS83 KICT 181313
FLSICT

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

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


KSC191-190115-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210319T0116Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T1903Z.210318T0630Z.210318T1316Z.NO/
813 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:02 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 2.9 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas can be 
  expected, especially along the right bank.



&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Salazar

209 
WGUS83 KICT 181656
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1156 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

  Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County.

KSC191-181800-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210318T1656Z/
/CBNK1.1.ER.210317T1903Z.210318T0630Z.210318T1313Z.NO/
1156 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Chikaskia River near Corbin has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.9 feet Tuesday 
  morning.

&&


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

Chikaskia River
Corbin         10.0  8.7   Thu 11 am CD 3.3   3.0   2.9          





&&

LAT...LON 3735 9765 3700 9740 3700 9756 3723 9784

$$

Salazar

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 16, 8:31 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Cowley, Sumner	47 hr
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, 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.