Flood Warning for Cowley, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 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. Where:...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
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 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.2 feet early Monday afternoon. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instructions
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 330 AM CDT.