Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:02AM CDT until April 19 at 7:51AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Fall River at Fredonia affecting Wilson County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Chanute.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural
flooding can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this
evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Allen, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov