Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 8:45AM CDT until June 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
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 minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* 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 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon.
- 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 this evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov