Flood Warning for Cowley, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water well pump houses west of the Arkansas River. Where: Arkansas River at Arkansas City. When: Until early Friday morning.
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 Friday 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 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet and steady. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 6.9 feet Sunday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instructions
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 845 PM CDT.