Active AlertsGalena, KS

Flood Warning
Issued at Sun 8:30 PM Apr. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don'tdrown.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Description

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inKansas...Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County.Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties.Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.* WHEN...Until Friday morning.* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the rivergage bridge floods in that immediate vicinity. Also 13000 Roadalong the north side of the river bank floods. West of the town ofFaulkner, homes along 120th Street between Star Road and Clem Roadbegin to flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stageearly Thursday afternoon.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.