Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 9 at 8:55AM CDT until June 10 at 5:12AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 6:55am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flood waters spread over fields to a
distance of 1 and one fourth miles. Several county roads, mainly
along the left bank are inundated. Several residents which live
along the right bank in the vicinity of Highway 400 may experience
water entering their homes at basement levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to below 19 feet by
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: