Hoiatused Chisholm Trail Museum, Kansas

Thunderstorm

22.6 1:45 AM 01:45 – 22.6 6:00 AM 06:00

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 21 at 8:45PM CDT until June 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 367 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COWLEY HARPER KINGMAN SUMNER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANTHONY, ARKANSAS CITY, ATTICA, HARPER, KINGMAN, WELLINGTON, AND WINFIELD.

National Weather Service

Flood

22.6 12:00 AM 00:00 – 22.6 6:00 AM 06:00

Flood Watch issued June 21 at 7:00PM CDT until June 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in south central Kansas, Cowley and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional round of showers and storms producing heavy rainfall will be possible this evening into tonight, causing additional flooding. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service

Flood

22.6 1:46 AM 01:46 – 23.6 7:16 AM 07:16

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:46PM CDT until June 23 at 2:16AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...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. Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties. Ninnescah South Fork near Murdock affecting Kingman County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties. Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water begins to flow across Highway 81 just to the north of the river bridge located south of town. Cropland and field flooding will be more expansive. The creek will swell to around 3/4 of a mile wide in areas. Slate Creek flood waters will pour over the Kansas Turnpike and inundate about a quarter mile of the road around 4 miles south of the Wellington exit. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 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 1000 PM CDT.

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