Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:40PM CDT until April 19 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Neosho, KS Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neosho River near Erie.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The road 7 miles northwest of Erie at
190th Road just west of Big Creek becomes flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 31.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.9
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.

Recommendations

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 Sunday morning at 830 AM CDT.