Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 7:56AM CDT until June 30 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 5:56am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the river
gage begins to see water near the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 8.5 feet Saturday
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 this evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS; Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: