Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 1:47PM CDT until June 8 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 7, 2025 - 11:47am
Expires:
June 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
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 late tomorrow morning.
* 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 Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 15.8 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
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 200 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS