Flood Warning

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

Verdigris River at Independence affecting Wilson and Montgomery Counties.

Verdigris River at Altoona affecting Wilson County.

Verdigris River at Coffeyville affecting Montgomery County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Verdigris River at Coffeyville.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday 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 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 18.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.