Flood Warning Issued for Clay and Ray Counties in Missouri

Source: NOAA · Clay and Ray Counties, Missouri

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on May 6, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Clay and Ray Counties in Missouri, with minor flooding expected on the Fishing River from Monday morning to early Tuesday morning.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Clay and Ray Counties, Missouri
Issued
May 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Kansas City

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Clay and Ray Counties, Missouri.

Flood Warning in Missouri

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO. This alert is effective from April 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Clay and Ray Counties in Missouri, specifically the Fishing River near Mosby.

What You Should Do

Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast, with the river expected to rise above the flood stage of 18.0 feet to a crest of 20.5 feet.

Timeline

The onset is expected on April 27, 2026, at 9:12 AM CDT (Monday morning), with the alert expiring on April 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT and ending on April 28, 2026, at 2:00 AM CDT (early Tuesday morning).

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Clay and Ray Counties in Missouri, with minor flooding expected on the Fishing River from Monday morning to early Tuesday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Clay and Ray Counties, Missouri. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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