First published Oct 14, 2026, 11:44:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:15:15 AM UTC

Flood Warning — NWS Wichita KS

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Flood Warning issued October 14 at 3:46PM CDT until October 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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The warning covers Slate Creek at Wellington in Cowley and Sumner Counties through 7:26 p.m. CDT on October 15. Minor flooding was occurring, with impacts noted near Seneca Road and Woods Park.

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Affected location: Wellington, Kansas
The warning covers Slate Creek at Wellington in Cowley and Sumner Counties through 7:26 p.m.

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Oct 15, 2026, 7:23 AM UTC
The warning covers Slate Creek at Wellington in Cowley and Sumner Counties through 7:26 p.m. CDT on October 15. Minor flooding was occurring, with impacts noted near Seneca Road and Woods Park.
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Oct 15, 2026, 1:10 AM UTC
The warning covers Slate Creek at Wellington and Cowley and Sumner Counties. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast through Thursday afternoon.
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