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Cherokee County Emergency Management
Sunday June 9th, 2024 :: 08:57 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 07:00AM Wednesday

...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Iola affecting Allen County. Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties. Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties. Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties. .Torrential rainfall overnight will cause significant rises on the Neosho River.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The left bank begins to overflow and floods agricultural fields. Also, the dirt county road, 13000 Road, along the north side of the river bank starts to flood at 1.5 miles downstream of gage site where the bridge crosses Lightning Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - 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. 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:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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