Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Kansas and Missouri

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Leavenworth, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Clay, MO; Jackson, MO; Platte, MO.

Flash Flood Warning

The warning was issued at 3:19 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Kansas City, Leavenworth, Gladstone, Lansing, Mission, Smithville, Bonner Springs, Parkville, Tonganoxie, Platte City, Basehor, Edwardsville and North Kansas City

Areas Affected

The warning covers Leavenworth, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Clay, MO; Jackson, MO; Platte, MO.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.