Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 3 at 4:28PM CDT until June 4 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2025 - 2:28pm
Expires:
June 4, 2025 - 2:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Walnut River near El Dorado affecting Butler County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Walnut River near El Dorado.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Some flooding of low-lying areas and
bottom land can be expected. Overflows especially on the upstream
left bank will occur. Flood waters will impact Riverside Park by
covering walk pathways and inundating playground equipment.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 19 feet just
after midnight
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Butler, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS