Active AlertsWinfield, KS

The Flood Watch will expire for portions of south central and southeast Kansas, including the following areas, in south central Kansas, Cowley and Sumner. In southeast Kansas, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho and Wilson. Numerous River Flood Warnings remain in effect across the area, but rivers have crested and will continue to recede or will crest soon, thus the Flood Watch will expire at 1 AM CDT early this morning.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: 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. - ForecastThe 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.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Walnut River at Arkansas City.
When: Until early Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland is expected. Widespread flooding of the park just upstream of the gage site is anticipated. East Chestnut Avenue east of By-pass is closed due to water over roadway. Greens Farm Road floods between Highway 166 north to Dunbar Hill.
Additional Details: - At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - 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 1000 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: 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 Kansa
S: Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
When: Until early Thursday morning.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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.