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Cherokee County Emergency Management
Monday April 21st, 2025 :: 03:37 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:46AM Wednesday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego.

* WHEN...From early this morning to late Wednesday 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 12:42 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.

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

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