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 815 PM CDT.

The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Little Arkansas River Near Halstead affecting Harvey County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Arkansas River near Halstead. * WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Expect cropland and field flooding near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.