Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 6:35AM CDT until April 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 4:35am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 635 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Multiple roads are closed in Parkville and
Riverside. Several water rescues are ongoing in Kansas City. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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, Overland Park, Olathe, Independence, Lee's Summit,
Shawnee, Blue Springs, Lenexa, Leavenworth, Leawood, Raytown,
Liberty, Gladstone, Prairie Village, Lansing, Excelsior Springs,
Merriam, Mission, Smithville and Kearney.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Johnson, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Clay, MO; Jackson, MO; Platte, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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