Flood Warning Issued for Kansas City Metro Area and Surrounding Counties Through Wednesday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for portions of east central Kansas and west central Missouri until 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday following heavy rainfall of up to 4 inches.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Kansas and West Central Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Kansas and West Central Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for portions of east central Kansas and west central Missouri. This alert, which replaces a previous Flash Flood Warning, was issued as flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- East Central Kansas: Johnson and Miami counties.
- West Central Missouri: Cass and Jackson counties.
Specific locations that will experience flooding include Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Independence, Lee's Summit, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Prairie Village, Raymore, Gardner, Merriam, Mission, Spring Hill, Fairway, Mission Hills, and Sugar Creek.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid low-lying areas and follow all local road closure signs.
Expected Conditions
Local law enforcement reports that flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. While no additional rainfall is expected, flooding impacts will continue for rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Numerous roads remain closed due to high water levels.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is currently set to expire at 9:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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