Flood Warning for Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sedgwick and Sumner Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Ninnescah River near Peck.
WHEN
Until early Wednesday 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 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.1 feet and rising. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this evening then fall below flood stage early 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 this evening at 900 PM CDT.