Neosho County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 1:00 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Wichita KS
The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Neosho River near Parsons.
When
From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts
At 21.0 feet, Significant flooding of the flood plain begins to occur affecting agricultural fields.
Additional Details
- At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.0 feet and is cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
What to Do
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 Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Areas Impacted
- Labette, 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.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Isolated Severe Storms This Evening
Created by the NWS Wichita WFO
While the possibility of a couple storms developing is relatively low, if storms do develop, the environment will be favorable for severe weather this evening. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings and weather information.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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