Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 9:13AM CDT until June 23 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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 Monday the stage was 24.6 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8
feet this afternoon then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: