Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 9:11AM CDT until June 28 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 7:11am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Chanute.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.5 feet, Flood waters may flow across old Highway
169 north of Chanute. Agricultural flooding will also occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Allen, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: