Cheney Lake Floods Threaten July Celebration | Wichita News

Cheney Lake’s flooding threatens Fourth of July festivities, with four campsites closed and attendance possibly plummeting from 50,000 to just 10,000—thanks to water levels nearly four feet above normal after last year’s drought. Safety is paramount as submerged jetties and shrubs create hidden dangers, and strong winds keep many off the water. Officials are now releasing excess water in hopes of easing the crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6238ee160abffca6