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Flood Warning issued April 28 at 12:08AM CDT until April 28 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in South Central Kansas, Cowley. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Independence, Chanute, Iola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Cherryvale, Caney, Humboldt, Yates Center, Sedan, La Harpe, Gas, Moran, Thayer, Altoona, Elk City, Buffalo, Tyro, Neosho Falls and Peru. 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.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 2:15AM CDT until April 30 at 9:09AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River near Chanute. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, A few isolated dwellings in the eastern outskirts of Chanute are subject to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.