Weather Alert in Kansas
Flood Warning issued August 28 at 3:09AM CDT until September 1 at 1:10AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Butler, KS; Cowley, KS
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Augusta affecting Cowley and Butler Counties. Walnut River at Winfield affecting Cowley and Butler Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield. * WHEN...From late Friday night to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A large portion of the fairgrounds flood along with rural roads about 3 miles northwest of Winfield that are near the river. Then one mile west of the city of Rock, expect 30th Road to be closed due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 21.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 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 this afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
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