Flood Warning

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

Verdigris River at Independence affecting Wilson and Montgomery Counties.

Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Verdigris River at Coffeyville.

* WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas is expected, especially along the left bank near the Water Plant. Further upstream and downstream from the gage site the river spreads out into the flood plain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.