Flood Warning until 01:38AM Saturday
...The Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding continues.
* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM this 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 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue fall. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, KS ... LABETTE, KS
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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Address/Location
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning