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 evening at 945 PM CDT.

The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County. Neosho River near Chanute affecting Neosho and Allen Counties. Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties. Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River at Iola. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood waters cover West Bruner Street by Riverside Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.