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.
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 Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Chanute.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 11.2 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.