Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 8:29AM CDT until June 16 at 8:31AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 6:29am
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* 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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.7 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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.
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 evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov