Independence Daily Reporter

06/03/2025

From the National Weather Service in Wichita: STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN WILSON...WESTERN
LABETTE...MONTGOMERY AND SOUTHWESTERN NEOSHO COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Fredonia to 5 miles southwest of Neodesha to 2 miles southwest of Independence to near Tyro.
Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Coffeyville, Independence, Neodesha, and Dearing around 530 PM CDT.
Cherryvale and Liberty around 535 PM CDT. Altoona around 540 PM CDT.

06/03/2025

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WICHITA

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 9:00 p.m. for the following counties in our area: Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery and Wilson Counties.

06/03/2025

06/02/2025

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WICHITA:

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Kansas, including the following counties in Southeast Kansas: Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are likely through the day Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and evening. Storms may tend to move over the same areas across southern and southeast Kansas with rainfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, leading to an increased risk for flooding.

05/26/2025

Remembering those who gave all for our freedom. Ceremony starts at 10 am. Bean feed afterwards at the American Legion.

05/26/2025

Due to inclement weather, Memorial Day festivities will be moved to the open 4-H building at Riverside Park.

05/25/2025

ATTENTION FROM INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

⚠️ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE- FLOODING⚠️

Due to significant flooding in the area, the street department will be blocking off the 700 block of N 11th street. Please avoid this area and use alternative routes. Do not attempt to drive through standing water!

Emergency crews are monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.

If you see another location with standing water, please inform us on our non-emergency line at (620)332-1700. Safe travels during the end of your memorial weekend!