Flood Warning for Sumner, KS
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north of the river gage site. Where: Arkansas River at Oxford. When: Until early Wednesday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County. Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Arkansas River at Oxford.
WHEN
Until early Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north of the river gage site.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet 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 Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.