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River Flood Warning 55, NWS Wichita, KS

September 4, 2021Allen County, Neosho County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this river flood warning at Sep 4, 2021, 9:36 AM CDT for Allen County, Neosho County, Kansas. It took effect at Sep 4, 2021, 6:02 PM CDT. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Sep 4, 2021, 9:36 AM CDT (14:36 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 4, 2021, 6:02 PM CDT
Expired: Sep 5, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 25 hr
Issued by: NWS Wichita, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Allen County, KS, Neosho County, KS

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 157 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Neosho River near Chanute (CNUK1).

Action stage: 21 ft
Minor stage: 23 ft
Moderate stage: 28.5 ft
Major stage: 35 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

906 
WGUS43 KICT 041436
FLWICT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
936 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The National Weather Service in Wichita KS has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

KSC001-133-050245-
/O.NEW.KICT.FL.W.0055.210905T1200Z-210906T0000Z/
/CNUK1.1.ER.210905T1200Z.210905T1200Z.210905T1200Z.NO/
936 AM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Neosho River near Chanute.
* From Sunday morning to tomorrow evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, The right bank overflows and agricultural 
  flooding can be expected.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Chanute     23.0  12.0  Sat 8 am CDT 23.0  14.0  11.2         





&&

LAT...LON 3782 9539 3772 9537 3767 9531 3757 9538
      3766 9551 3782 9552

$$

Butler

3 follow-up statements

158 
WGUS83 KICT 041853
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
153 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

KSC001-133-050700-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0055.210904T2302Z-210906T1351Z/
/CNUK1.1.ER.210904T2302Z.210905T1200Z.210906T0151Z.NO/
153 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neosho River near Chanute.
* From this evening to Monday morning.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 28.5 feet, Flood waters may flow across old Highway 
  169 north of Chanute. Agricultural flooding will also occur.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Chanute     23.0  16.8  Sat 1 pm CDT 27.2  13.5  10.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3782 9539 3772 9537 3767 9531 3757 9538
      3766 9551 3782 9552

$$

Butler

256 
WGUS83 KICT 050132
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
832 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.

  Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.

  Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

KSC001-133-051345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-210906T1421Z/
/CNUK1.1.ER.210905T0229Z.210905T1200Z.210906T0221Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neosho River near Chanute.
* Until late Monday morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 28.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 28.5 feet, Flood waters may flow across old Highway 
  169 north of Chanute. Agricultural flooding will also occur.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Chanute     23.0  20.9  Sat 7 pm CDT 25.0  12.1  10.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3782 9539 3772 9537 3767 9531 3757 9538
      3766 9551 3782 9552

$$

KSC133-051345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0056.210905T2251Z-210907T0251Z/
/EREK1.1.ER.210905T2251Z.210906T0600Z.210906T1451Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neosho River near Erie.
* From Sunday afternoon to late Monday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 30.3 feet early Monday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Expect flooding of lowlands along the 
  vicinity of the river.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Erie        29.0  19.2  Sat 8 pm CDT 29.4  24.7  14.6         





&&

LAT...LON 3767 9531 3754 9511 3745 9521 3757 9538

$$

KSC099-133-051345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0057.210906T1500Z-210907T1600Z/
/PPFK1.1.ER.210906T1500Z.210907T0000Z.210907T0400Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neosho River near Parsons.
* From Monday morning to late Tuesday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Monday morning to a crest of 21.2 feet Monday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Significant flooding of the flood plain 
  begins to occur affecting agricultural fields.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Parsons     21.0  7.1   Sat 7 pm CDT 18.0  21.2  13.7         





&&

LAT...LON 3754 9511 3727 9508 3726 9518 3745 9521

$$

KSC021-099-051345-
/O.EXT.KICT.FL.W.0058.210906T2230Z-210908T0625Z/
/OSWK1.1.ER.210906T2230Z.210907T0600Z.210907T1225Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Sat Sep 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Neosho River at Oswego.
* From Monday afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  afternoon to a crest of 17.6 feet early Tuesday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...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.


&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Neosho River
Oswego      17.0  5.5   Sat 7 am CDT 10.8  17.1  13.5         





&&

LAT...LON 3727 9507 3700 9500 3700 9511 3726 9518

$$

Ketcham

909 
WGUS83 KICT 051310
FLSICT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
810 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Kansas...

  Neosho River near Chanute affecting Allen and Neosho Counties.

  Neosho River near Erie affecting Neosho County.

  Neosho River near Parsons affecting Neosho and Labette Counties.

  Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties.

KSC001-133-051415-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-210905T1310Z/
/CNUK1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Neosho River near Chanute has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Neosho River near Chanute.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 21.7 feet and then begin rising 
  this afternoon. It will then rise again to 22.0 feet this evening. 
  It will fall to 10.8 feet and then begin rising Tuesday evening 
  then rise again.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Neosho River
Chanute     23.0  22.0  Sun 7 am CDT 16.0  11.1  10.9         





&&

LAT...LON 3782 9539 3772 9537 3767 9531 3757 9538
      3766 9551 3782 9552

$$

KSC133-051415-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0056.210905T2251Z-210905T1310Z/
/EREK1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Neosho River near Erie has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Neosho River near Erie.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Neosho River
Erie        29.0  24.5  Sun 7 am CDT 25.7  14.7  14.7         





&&

LAT...LON 3767 9531 3754 9511 3745 9521 3757 9538

$$

KSC099-133-051415-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0057.210906T1500Z-210905T1310Z/
/PPFK1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Neosho River near Parsons has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Neosho River near Parsons.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Neosho River
Parsons     21.0  13.7  Sun 7 am CDT 19.2  15.5  10.5         





&&

LAT...LON 3754 9511 3727 9508 3726 9518 3745 9521

$$

KSC021-099-051415-
/O.CAN.KICT.FL.W.0058.210906T2230Z-210905T1310Z/
/OSWK1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sun Sep 5 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Neosho River at Oswego has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Neosho River at Oswego.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet 
  tomorrow evening.

&&


            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Neosho River
Oswego      17.0  5.5   Sun 7 am CDT 13.8  13.2  8.9          





&&

LAT...LON 3727 9507 3700 9500 3700 9511 3726 9518

$$

Smith

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 3, 7:08 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Harper	37 min
Sep 3, 7:36 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Harper	39 min
Sep 3, 7:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ICT	Harper, Sumner	46 min
Sep 3, 8:23 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sumner	37 min
Sep 3, 9:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Sedgwick	45 min
Sep 3, 9:13 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Sedgwick	74 min
Sep 3, 9:18 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Cowley	42 min
Sep 3, 9:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Butler	44 min
Sep 3, 10:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Greenwood	30 min
Sep 3, 10:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Greenwood	34 min
Sep 3, 11:12 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Wilson, Woodson	48 min
Sep 3, 11:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ICT	Allen, Woodson	46 min
Sep 4, 4:00 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Allen, Greenwood, Woodson	32 hr
Sep 4, 6:54 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	McPherson, Marion	5 hr
Sep 4, 10:10 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	ICT	Butler, Greenwood	4 hr
Sep 4, 1:52 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Neosho	59 hr
Sep 4, 1:52 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Labette, Neosho	69 hr
Sep 4, 1:52 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ICT	Cherokee, Labette	3 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.