Cherokee County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:03 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 3:42 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Wichita KS
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Neosho River at Oswego.
When
Until early Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 19.5 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the river gage begins to see water near the road.
Additional Details
- At 6:08 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
What to do
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 Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Cherokee, KS
- Labette, 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
Warm Week - Rain Returns Thursday
Created by the NWS Springfield WFO
A warm week is expected as highs return into the 70s with dry conditions through Wednesday. Shower and thunderstorm chances (60-80%) return Thursday into Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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