Sumner County, Kansas, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 3:46PM CDT until October 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

...The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Cowley and Sumner Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters cover several low lying spots along Seneca Road between 40th and 60th Street just southeast of Wellington. Woods Park within the city floods. Slate Creek comes to roadway's edge at mile marker 15 on the the Kansas Turnpike. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 20.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 feet on 03/23/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday morning at 800 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 3:45PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chikaskia River near Corbin. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Left bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 03/19/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday morning at 800 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 2:17PM CDT until October 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chikaskia River near Corbin. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Left bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:46 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:46 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 03/19/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 14 at 11:12AM CDT until October 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

...The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chikaskia River near Corbin. * WHEN...From this morning to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Left bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:46 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:46 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 03/23/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 1115 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 13 at 10:52PM CDT until October 14 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Harper County in south central Kansas... Sumner County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1052 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellington, Anthony, Caldwell, Oxford, Argonia, South Haven, Geuda Springs, Mayfield, Milan, Hunnewell, Bluff City, Waldron, Freeport, Perth, Wellington Airport and Corwin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Flood Warning issued October 13 at 9:38PM CDT until October 14 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas... Northern Sumner County in south central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 645 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wichita, Derby, Haysville, Mulvane, Goddard, Clearwater, Cheney, Belle Plaine, Conway Springs, Garden Plain, Downtown Wichita, Eastborough, Viola, Eisenhower National Airport, West Wichita, South Wichita and Mcconnell Air Force Base. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:38PM CDT until October 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS”

SVRICT The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas... Southwestern Butler County in south central Kansas... Northeastern Sumner County in south central Kansas... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Haysville, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Derby, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, Mulvane, Rose Hill, Douglass, South Wichita, Mcconnell Air Force Base, Augusta Municipal Airport, and Oaklawn. This includes the following highways... Interstate 135 near Mile Marker 0. Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 31 and 43.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.