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weather NWS severe Cowley, KS; Sumner, KS June 19, 2026 at 6:50 AM

Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...

Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Slate Creek at Wellington.

* WHEN...From early this morning to late tomorrow morning.

* 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

Flooding in Cowley, KS; Sumner, KS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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