Flood Warning for Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank. Where: Ninnescah River near Peck. When:...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties. Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties. Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Ninnescah River near Peck.
WHEN
Until Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 21.0 feet, The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. Flood stage is 17.0 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.