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 late Thursday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
WHEN
Until late Thursday morning.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, The Water Plant takes precautions on water well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet and falling. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet Thursday 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 215 AM CDT.