Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:03PM CDT until April 20 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: