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weather NWS severe Butler, KS; Cowley, KS June 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...

Walnut River at Winfield affecting Cowley and Butler Counties.

Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 west of the city of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County Roa

Flooding in Butler, KS; Cowley, 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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