Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:35AM CDT until June 23 at 11:11AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 6:35am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Chikaskia River near Corbin.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding of low-lying areas and
agricultural areas can be expected especially downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:31 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.3 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 16.8 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov