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Flood Warning issued June 26 at 5:38AM CDT until June 26 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of south central Kansas, including the following counties, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 538 AM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wichita, Hutchinson, Derby, Newton, El Dorado, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Goddard, Rose Hill, Maize, Halstead, Sedgwick, Towanda, Colwich, Haven and Burrton. 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:10AM CDT until June 27 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Cowskin Creek At Wichita At 119th Street affecting Sedgwick County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cowskin Creek at Wichita At 119th Street. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters of about 2 feet in depth cover sections of Maize Road just to the south of Central. Flood waters flow over 13th Street in the low water spot about a half mile west of 119th Street. Expect road closures. The few houses on the north side of 21st Street, along the east bank of the creek may see flood waters encroach near their homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 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 915 PM CDT.