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 tomorrow afternoon.
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 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 Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.3 feet Monday 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 this evening at 915 PM CDT.