Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 8:20AM CDT until June 8 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 6:20am
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
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 Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the river
gage begins to see water near the road. At 21.0 feet, Xavier Road
leading north from the river gage bridge floods in that immediate
vicinity. Also 13000 Road along the north side of the river bank
floods. West of the town of Faulkner, homes along 120th Street
between Star Road and Clem Road begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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.
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 this evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS; Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS