Cherokee County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:06 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 3:55 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Wichita KS
The Flood Warning is extended 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 cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas
Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Neosho River at Oswego.
When
Until early Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 21.0 feet, Xavier Road leading north from the river gage bridge floods in that immediate vicinity. Also 13000 Road along the north side of the river bank floods. West of the town of Faulkner, homes along 120th Street between Star Road and Clem Road begin to flood.
Additional Details
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
What to do
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 this morning at 915 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Cherokee, KS
- Labette, KS
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Patchy Frost Possible Tonight
Created by the NWS Springfield WFO
Clearing skies and light winds may some support patchy frost in some areas tonight as lows fall into the middle to upper 30s. Patchy frost will primarily be limited to low-lying and sheltered areas.
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