Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 5:39AM CDT until May 25 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2025 - 3:39am
Expires:
May 25, 2025 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of South Central Kansas, including the following
county, Cowley.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 539 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arkansas City, Dexter, Geuda Springs, Maple City and Strother
Field Airport.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cowley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS