Varningar, Coffeyville Public Library

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 2:27AM CDT until May 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Verdigris River at Independence affecting Montgomery and Wilson Counties. Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County. Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Verdigris River at Coffeyville. * WHEN...From this morning to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Outside the levee system, the intersection of River Road and Stark Street floods. Flood waters expand to 1/4 of mile eastward on Stark Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.