Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:17AM CDT until June 24 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday evening.
* 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 Sunday the stage was 10.7 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 25.2 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
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