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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Chase and Lyon Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, In Strong City flood waters cover Highway 177 in and around 2nd Street where this section of town sits lower in elevation. Expect Highway 177 to be closed from Cottonwood Falls to Strong City. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:05 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.