Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 915 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Walnut River at Arkansas City. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of farmland can be expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.3 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and will fall to near 6 feet by Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.