Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 2:56PM CDT until June 28 at 10:31AM 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 near Chanute.
* WHEN...Until 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 2:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet just after midnight tonight. 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 late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Allen, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: