Flood Warning for Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Water flows over 103rd Street about 2 miles west of Clearwater. Flooding is about 2 feet deep in that area. South of Clearwater the river expands to about 1/2 mile on the south bank. Expect many...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sedgwick and Sumner Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Ninnescah River near Peck.
WHEN
Until early Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 18.0 feet, Water flows over 103rd Street about 2 miles west of Clearwater. Flooding is about 2 feet deep in that area. South of Clearwater the river expands to about 1/2 mile on the south bank. Expect many county roads near the river to be flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 17.0 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.