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.
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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties.
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Erie.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 37.5 feet, Parts of the levee system overtops.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:50 PM CDT Monday the stage was 37.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.