Active AlertsChanute, KS

The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County. Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Neosho River near Chanute.
When: From Wednesday morning to Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet and rising. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 23.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 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. 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 Wednesday morning at 915 AM CDT.