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. 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 late tonight at 100 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Chase and Lyon Counties. Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County. Walnut River at Winfield affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. Whitewater River at Augusta affecting Butler and Cowley Counties. Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties. Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County. Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties. Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cottonwood River near Plymouth. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Road A becomes completely inundated near the river gage site, south of Hwy 50. Expect flooding of crops and fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.