Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:12PM CDT until April 20 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette 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 Monday 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 Saturday the stage was 23.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday morning.
- 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 Sunday morning at 900 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov