Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 9 at 2:30PM CDT until June 13 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Salt Creek At Barnard affecting Lincoln County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Salt Creek at Barnard.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* 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 12:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday morning and continue falling to 17.9 feet early
Sunday afternoon.
- 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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lincoln, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov