Allen County, KS
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 7:00 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Wichita KS
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.
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 Chanute.
When
From this morning to this evening.
Impacts
At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected.
Additional Details
- At 1:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet this morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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 afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Allen, KS
- Neosho, KS
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Drier and Cooler This Weekend
Created by the NWS Wichita WFO
A much cooler air mass will move into the region late tonight, and it'll feel a little chilly Saturday morning. A gradual warming trend is forecast going into the beginning of next week.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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