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 Parsons. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night to late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flood waters spread over fields to a distance of 1 and one fourth miles. Several county roads, mainly along the left bank are inundated. Several residents which live along the right bank in the vicinity of Highway 400 may experience water entering their homes at basement levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 22.2 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.