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Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Neosho River near Parsons.
When: Until late Wednesday morning.
Additional Details: - At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Neosho River at Oswego.
When: Until Thursday 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 1:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.