Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 8:58PM CDT until April 3 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
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 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 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 9.0 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov