Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:03PM CDT until April 21 at 3:42AM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the river
gage begins to see water near the road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:08 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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:
Cherokee, KS; Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: