Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 9 at 2:54AM CDT until June 11 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Salt Creek At Barnard affecting Lincoln County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Salt Creek at Barnard.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Expect flooding of agricultural fields to
an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway
284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road
closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.5 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 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 afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lincoln, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov