Active AlertsAltamont, KS

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 Neosho and Labette Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Neosho River at Oswego.
When: Until late Friday 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 11:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

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 Neosho and Labette Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Neosho River near Parsons.
When: Until Thursday evening.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Flood waters spread over fields to a distance of 1 and one fourth miles. Several county roads, mainly along the left bank are inundated. Several residents which live along the right bank in the vicinity of Highway 400 may experience water entering their homes at basement levels.
Additional Details: - At 1:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening, then rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 21.3 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

What: Heat index values up to 105.
Where: Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas.
When: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.