Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:03AM CDT until April 20 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Details
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to early Monday 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 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.6 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Recommendations
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 this evening at 815 PM CDT.