Flood Warning for Cowley, KS; Sumner, KS
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 23.5 feet, Expect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek. Where: Slate Creek at Wellington. When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Cowley and Sumner Counties.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Slate Creek at Wellington.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 23.5 feet, Expect extensive cropland and field flooding along the creek.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet and falling. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and approaching near its average stage on Wednesday. Flood stage is 19.0 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 900 PM CDT.