Flood Warning for Allen, KS; Neosho, KS
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected. Where: Neosho River near Chanute. When: From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Walnut River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Chikaskia River near Corbin affecting Sumner County. Arkansas River at Arkansas City affecting Cowley County. Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties. Ninnescah River near Belle Plaine affecting Sumner County. Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Slate Creek At Wellington affecting Sumner and Cowley Counties. Ninnescah River near Peck affecting Sumner and Sedgwick Counties. Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County. Verdigris River at Independence affecting Montgomery and Wilson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Arkansas River at Oxford affecting Sumner County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Neosho River near Chanute.
WHEN
From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
Instructions
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued early this morning at 330 AM CDT.