Flood Warning for Platte River near Platte City
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Platte River near Platte City in Platte County, Missouri, from Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Platte County, Missouri
- Issued
- September 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO. The alert is effective from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County, Missouri.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river will rise above flood stage (20.0 feet) to 22.7 feet early Sunday morning.
Timeline
From Friday afternoon (onset 2026-09-18T17:48:00-05:00) to Monday afternoon (ends 2026-09-21T14:00:00-05:00).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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