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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at Jun 25, 2026, 2:49 PM CDT for Cowley County, Kansas. It took effect at Jun 26, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 25, 2026, 2:49 PM CDT (19:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 26, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 29, 2026, 7:48 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Cowley County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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 Arkansas River at Arkansas City (ARCK1). The gauge peaked at 17.79 ft at Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 21 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07146500, 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.
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WGUS43 KICT 251949
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
249 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Arkansas River near Mulvane affecting Sumner and Sedgwick
Counties.
Arkansas River at Oxford 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
&&
KSC035-260800-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0049.260626T1056Z-260629T1631Z/
/ARCK1.1.ER.260626T1056Z.260627T0600Z.260629T0430Z.UU/
249 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 8.8 Thu 2 pm CDT 13.1 15.5 12.5
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
KSC173-191-260800-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0050.260626T1200Z-260627T0000Z/
/MULK1.1.ER.260626T1200Z.260626T1200Z.260626T1200Z.NO/
249 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River near Mulvane.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the vicinity
of the river, primarily affecting the farmland northwest of the
Highway 53 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Arkansas River
Mulvane 16.5 7.1 Thu 2 pm CDT 15.6 13.3 10.3
&&
LAT...LON 3754 9721 3742 9712 3735 9725 3749 9733
$$
KSC191-260800-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0051.260626T1318Z-260628T0500Z/
/OXFK1.1.ER.260626T1318Z.260626T1800Z.260627T1700Z.NO/
249 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 11.9 Thu 1 pm CDT 19.5 16.9 13.9
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
Hensley16 follow-up statements
520
WGUS83 KICT 260309
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Arkansas River near Mulvane affecting Sumner and Sedgwick
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
&&
KSC035-261515-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.260626T0730Z-260629T1400Z/
/ARCK1.1.ER.260626T0730Z.260627T0600Z.260629T0200Z.UU/
1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.5 feet early
Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 9.7 Thu 8 pm CDT 16.5 13.7 10.4
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
KSC191-261515-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.260626T1342Z-260628T0600Z/
/OXFK1.1.ER.260626T1342Z.260627T0000Z.260627T1800Z.NO/
1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 12.7 Thu 9 pm CDT 18.4 15.5 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC173-191-261515-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0050.260626T1200Z-260627T0000Z/
/MULK1.1.ER.260626T1200Z.260626T1200Z.260626T1200Z.NO/
1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO TOMORROW
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River near Mulvane.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the vicinity
of the river, primarily affecting the farmland northwest of the
Highway 53 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Mulvane 16.5 7.3 Thu 9 pm CDT 13.7 10.2 8.5
&&
LAT...LON 3754 9721 3742 9712 3735 9725 3749 9733
$$
WI972
WGUS43 KICT 260845
FLWICT
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Derby affecting Sedgwick County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
Arkansas River at Oxford 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.
&&
KSC173-262045-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0062.260626T1009Z-260627T1200Z/
/DRBK1.1.ER.260626T1009Z.260626T1800Z.260627T0000Z.NO/
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Derby.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river will be out of its main channel
and expand to a width near 600 feet wide. Expect flooding of low
lying areas around the river. The Derby Park facility on the
downstream east bank of the Market St bridge is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early this morning to a crest of 13.2 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Derby 12.0 11.2 Fri 3 am CDT 10.1 6.2 3.6
&&
LAT...LON 3763 9728 3754 9721 3750 9732 3761 9739
$$
KSC035-262045-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2100Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1424Z.260627T1800Z.260630T0900Z.UU/
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 17.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 10.1 Fri 2 am CDT 15.2 15.8 13.3
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
KSC191-262045-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.260626T1435Z-260629T0330Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1435Z.260627T0000Z.260628T1530Z.NO/
345 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east
into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 12.8 Fri 2 am CDT 21.0 18.2 14.1
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
Jakub486
WGUS83 KICT 261358
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
858 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River near Mulvane affecting Sumner and Sedgwick
Counties.
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
&&
KSC191-270200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.260626T1358Z-260629T0409Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260627T0000Z.260628T1609Z.NO/
858 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east
into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 18.8 Fri 8 am CDT 20.9 17.9 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC173-191-270200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260627T0810Z/
/MULK1.1.ER.260626T0907Z.260626T1100Z.260626T2010Z.NO/
858 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River near Mulvane.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the vicinity
of the river, primarily affecting the farmland northwest of the
Highway 53 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Mulvane 16.5 16.8 Fri 8 am CDT 13.7 9.3 7.9
&&
LAT...LON 3754 9721 3742 9712 3735 9725 3749 9733
$$
KSC035-270200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1200Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1738Z.260627T1800Z.260630T0000Z.UU/
858 AM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 9.7 Fri 8 am CDT 17.0 15.3 12.2
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Hensley563
WGUS83 KICT 261944
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
244 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-270745-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T0421Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260627T0000Z.260628T1621Z.NO/
244 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east
into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 20.0 Fri 1 pm CDT 20.2 16.7 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-270745-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1017Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260627T1800Z.260629T2217Z.UU/
244 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 13.6 Fri 2 pm CDT 18.0 15.2 11.5
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Hensley272
WGUS83 KICT 270239
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
939 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-271445-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T0316Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260628T1516Z.NO/
939 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.4 Fri 8 pm CDT 19.6 15.2 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-271445-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T0834Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260627T1800Z.260629T2034Z.UU/
939 PM CDT Fri Jun 26 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 15.3 Fri 9 pm CDT 17.5 14.1 10.6
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Jakub542
WGUS83 KICT 270710
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
210 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
&&
KSC191-271915-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T0440Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260628T1640Z.NO/
210 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.2 Sat 1 am CDT 18.9 15.1 12.5
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-271915-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1030Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260627T1800Z.260629T2230Z.UU/
210 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 16.0 Sat 2 am CDT 16.7 13.3 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Jakub294
WGUS83 KICT 271400 RRA
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
900 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
&&
KSC191-280200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T0224Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260628T1424Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.6 Sat 8 am CDT 17.4 14.2 12.1
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-280200-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1100Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0000Z.260629T2300Z.UU/
900 AM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 16.4 Sat 8 am CDT 15.9 12.2 9.7
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Hensley914
WGUS83 KICT 272007
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
307 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-280815-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1342Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260629T0142Z.NO/
307 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.9 Sat 2 pm CDT 18.1 15.1 12.4
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-280815-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2217Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0600Z.260630T1017Z.UU/
307 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 16.8 Sat 2 pm CDT 16.1 12.9 10.1
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Christo116
WGUS83 KICT 280133
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
833 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 845 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-281345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1030Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260628T2230Z.NO/
833 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to around 10 feet
late Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.9 Sat 7 pm CDT 16.8 13.3 11.1
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-281345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2100Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0600Z.260630T0900Z.UU/
833 PM CDT Sat Jun 27 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 17.4 Sat 8 pm CDT 15.6 12.3 9.1
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Pearce680
WGUS83 KICT 280720
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
220 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
&&
KSC191-281930-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1124Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260628T2324Z.NO/
220 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 10.0 feet early Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.6 Sun 1 am CDT 16.0 12.6 10.5
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-281930-
/O.CON.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2100Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T0900Z.UU/
220 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 17.8 Sun 2 am CDT 14.6 11.4 8.6
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Kleinsasser648
WGUS83 KICT 281303
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
803 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.
&&
KSC191-290115-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1200Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260629T0000Z.NO/
803 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 19.1 Sun 7 am CDT 14.6 11.7 10.1
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-290115-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1724Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T0524Z.UU/
803 AM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 5.3 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 17.7 Sun 7 am CDT 14.2 9.9 7.3
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Hensley393
WGUS83 KICT 281845
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
145 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-290645-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1443Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260629T0243Z.NO/
145 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 9.6 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 18.5 Sun 12 pm CD 14.4 12.1 10.4
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-290645-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2230Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T1030Z.UU/
145 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 5.7 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 17.3 Sun 1 pm CDT 13.7 10.0 7.5
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Hensley497
WGUS83 KICT 290049
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 800 AM CDT.
&&
KSC191-291300-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-260629T1445Z/
/OXFK1.2.ER.260626T1152Z.260626T2115Z.260629T0245Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to around 9.5 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Oxford 17.0 17.4 Sun 7 pm CDT 13.5 10.9 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 3741 9712 3717 9704 3715 9722 3735 9725
$$
KSC035-291300-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T2200Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T1000Z.UU/
749 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.5 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to around 6 feet
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 16.5 Sun 7 pm CDT 12.6 8.9 6.7
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Pearce150
WGUS83 KICT 291243
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
743 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM CDT.
&&
KSC035-300045-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1715Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T0515Z.UU/
743 AM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water
well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.5 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 13.9 Mon 7 am CDT 10.2 7.6 6.0
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Jakub953
WGUS83 KICT 291836
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
136 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.
&&
KSC035-300645-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T1330Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260630T0130Z.UU/
136 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural lands can be
expected with bank overflows on west side of river. West Chestnut
Avenue west of the river floods, expect road closure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 5.3 feet early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 12.3 Mon 1 pm CDT 8.7 6.7 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
Jakub308
WGUS83 KICT 300048
FLSICT
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
748 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
KSC035-300200-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260630T0048Z/
/ARCK1.2.ER.260626T1606Z.260628T0700Z.260629T2226Z.UU/
748 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet Saturday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Arkansas River
Arkansas City 11.0 10.5 Mon 7 pm CDT 7.1 5.8 5.5
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9704 3710 9703 3700 9684 3700 9703
3703 9713 3715 9722
$$
LawsonWhat 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 Jun 25, 2:37 PM CDT, 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms late this afternoon through this evening, gradually exiting to the east-southeast later tonight. Severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flooding possible.
- Additional hit-or-miss thunderstorms possible Friday-Friday night, but widespread severe weather or heavy rainfall is not expected.
- Pattern change anticipated to start this weekend and last through most of next week. This will bring much hotter temperatures, mostly dry conditions, and gusty south winds.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 25, 2:37 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS 237 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered to numerous thunderstorms late this afternoon through this evening, gradually exiting to the east-southeast later tonight. Severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flooding possible. - Additional hit-or-miss thunderstorms possible Friday-Friday night, but widespread severe weather or heavy rainfall is not expected. - Pattern change anticipated to start this weekend and last through most of next week. This will bring much hotter temperatures, mostly dry conditions, and gusty south winds. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 234 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 THUNDERSTORM CHANCES: THIS AFTERNOON-TONIGHT...A cluster of showers and thunderstorms is currently progressing east across central and eastern Kansas, ahead of a mid-level impulse, and within a zone of modest 850-700mb warm advection and moisture transport. This activity will be capable of lower-end severe weather in the form of quarter size hail and 60 mph winds, especially over far southern Kansas closer to the richer instability. This activity should continue tracking east- southeast into far southeast Kansas as we head into mid-late afternoon. Attention then turns to surface-based supercell potential later this afternoon and into the evening, mainly over far southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, in the vicinity of a stalled outflow boundary. Strong/fat instability coupled with decent deep layer shear and weak/modest mid-level winds/shear should support a few HP supercells and/or HP supercell clusters along/just north of the boundary, capable of large hail and damaging winds. Additionally, impressive low-level shear along/just north of the boundary along with decent low-level buoyancy could favor a few tornadoes, some of which could be strong. Storm motions look to be east to slightly southeast. Based on observations trends, thinking north-central and northwest OK have the greatest potential for these supercells before about 8 PM, although it will be close for southern portions of south-central KS. This activity should tend to congeal into one or more thunderstorm clusters with time as it moves east-southeast this evening. Meanwhile further north, continued deep lift in vicinity of a sharpening synoptic stationary front should support a gradual uptick in scattered to numerous thunderstorm coverage later this afternoon and evening, roughly along and either side of the Highway 56 corridor, with storm motions to the east-southeast. This activity should be mostly elevated in nature, so the primary threats will be large hail and perhaps some straight-line damaging winds with any bowing segments. This activity looks to exit far southeast Kansas by late tonight. These two areas of thunderstorms this afternoon, evening, and tonight coupled with very rich precipitable waters should support pockets of very heavy rainfall, especially along/south of roughly the Highway 56 corridor. Based on some of the latest CAM guidance, wouldn't be surprised to see localized 3-5+ inch rainfall amounts, especially where storms train over the same areas. Amounts like this would favor flood/flash flood concerns, especially given the very wet soils across the region. Hence, will continue the flood watch areawide through tonight. FRIDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT...Could have a few lingering showers/thunderstorms across far southeast and southern Kansas Friday in vicinity of the old frontal zone, with additional activity possible late Friday night generally west of I-135. In all instances, widespread severe weather or heavy rainfall is not expected. SATURDAY THROUGH NEXT WEEK...Building upper ridging will support a pattern change, with mostly dry weather prevailing Saturday through next week. TEMPERATURES/WIND: A building upper ridge will support a pattern change, with increasing heat/humidity Saturday through next week. Given the progged dewpoints and low-level thickness values, thinking a prolonged period of 100-105+ degree heat indices are likely. We will be monitoring for any possible heat advisories or excessive heat warnings. Additionally, persistent lee troughing will support a prolonged period of breezy/gusty south winds Saturday through next week. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1224 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 Challenging aviation forecast the next 12 hours, with several hazards in play across central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS...A large area of rain with embedded thunderstorms will continue to advance east across central and eventually into eastern Kansas by early to mid-afternoon. The greatest potential for thunderstorms will be mainly over south- central and southeast Kansas. Once this area of rain/storms moves east, there may be a couple hour lull before additional thunderstorms develop further west and move into central and eastern Kansas later this afternoon and especially this evening. Covered this threat with PROB30 groups for now, although later shifts will likely need to insert TEMPO groups for TSRA. Thinking the brunt of this activity will exit to the east later tonight. LOW CLOUDS...Patchy MVFR and IFR conditions are likely in/around showers and thunderstorms through later tonight. Additionally, more widespread low clouds (MVFR to possibly IFR) should gradually fill in from the north this evening through tonight, and persisting into at least Friday morning. && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Friday morning for KSZ032-033-047>053- 067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100. && DISCUSSION...ADK AVIATION...ADK
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 11:18 AM CDT, 3 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS 1118 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-261630- 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- 1118 AM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas, east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will impact central and southern Kansas through mid-afternoon. The strongest activity over south-central and southeast Kansas will be capable of dime to quarter size hail, 50 to 60 mph winds, and locally heavy rainfall. Additional scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to redevelop across the region later this afternoon and evening, and persist into the overnight hours. The strongest activity will be capable of golfball size hail, 70 mph winds, and perhaps a few brief tornadoes. Additionally, areas of very heavy rainfall and associated flooding concerns are possible. The greatest threat for severe weather and heavy rain look to remain mostly south of Highway 56. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Storm chances will return for Friday night with large hail the primary threat with the storms. Much warmer temperatures and high humidity will support heat indices above 100 each afternoon Saturday through Wednesday, especially across southern Kansas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any reports of severe weather or flooding today and tonight would be greatly appreciated. && For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 25, 1:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wichita KS
122 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0115 PM Rain 3 NW Harper 37.32N 98.06W
06/25/2026 M2.40 Inch Harper KS Public
1.3 inches in the last 6 hours; 1.1 inches
from yesterday and overnight.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Sumner | 55 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:14 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 59 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:14 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Neosho | 72 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:14 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 4 days |
| Jun 25, 8:14 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cherokee, Labette | 4 days |
| Jun 25, 8:18 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 30 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:21 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cowley, Sumner | 57 hr |
| Jun 25, 10:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Kingman, Reno | 23 min |
| Jun 25, 1:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley | 26 min |
| Jun 25, 2:49 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Sedgwick, Sumner | 23 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:49 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Sumner | 3 days |
| Jun 25, 2:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley | 71 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley | 40 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cowley | 3 days |
| Jun 25, 2:54 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 23 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:54 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson | 3 days |
| Jun 25, 2:54 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 4 days |
| Jun 25, 2:56 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Butler | 23 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:56 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley | 31 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:56 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Kingman | 59 hr |
| Jun 25, 3:02 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Lincoln | 8 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.