Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:56PM CDT until July 1 at 1:18AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Riverside Park Drive floods from east of
Xavier Road, just south of the river gage bridge, to 100 yards
east towards the water plant.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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 late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS; Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: