Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 5 at 1:55AM CDT until June 5 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 4, 2025 - 11:55pm
Expires:
June 5, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Oxford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low lying agricultural fields flood north
of the river gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS