Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 5 at 2:23AM CDT until June 7 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2025 - 12:23am
Expires:
June 5, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS