Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 3 at 8:25PM CDT until June 7 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 3, 2025 - 6:25pm
Expires:
June 4, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Lyon and Chase Counties.
Cottonwood River near Florence affecting Marion County.
Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, In Strong City flood waters cover Highway
177 in and around 2nd Street where this section of town sits lower
in elevation. Expect Highway 177 to be closed from Cottonwood
Falls to Strong City.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage late Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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 Wednesday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Chase, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS