Oswego

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 9:03AM CDT until May 9 at 9:43AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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... - At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 17.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.