Flood Warning: Butler, KS; Cowley, KS

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Flood Warning — Butler, KS; Cowley, KS Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Walnut River at Winfield. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A large portion of the fairgrounds flood along with rural roads about 3 miles northwest of Winfield that are near the river. Then one mile west of the city of Rock, expect 30th Road to be closed due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 2.6 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.