Flood Warning for Cowley, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring. 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 Thursday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...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.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
WHEN
Until Thursday afternoon.
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 Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. 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 Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.