Alert from the City of Coffeyville:

 

FLOOD UPDATE –  5:45 a.m.

Evacuation Instituted

 

The current river level is 23.1 feet, and has been rising steadily overnight. According to the latest information from the National Weather Service, the river in Coffeyville is expected to be at 25 feet Tuesday morning.  The Coffeyville Police and Fire Departments have begun notifying businesses and citizens in the flood prone areas (similar to levels experienced in 2007).  

 

The City is instituting an evacuation for those in the flood areas.  All citizens and businesses evacuating the flood areas are to report to the Red Cross office at 128 W. 8th.  A shelter is being established at the First Southern Baptist Church and animals will be allowed.