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 near Chanute. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, Flooding occurs along 800 Street from Patrolia down to Chanute. Also 3/4 of a mile east of Chanute, Dump Road floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.3 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.