Flood Warning: Butler, KS; Cowley, KS

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Flood Warning — Butler, KS; Cowley, KS Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...The Flood Warning continues 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...Until late tonight. * 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 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 1.4 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.