Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 2 at 1:41AM CDT until April 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 141 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Numerous roads are closed in Bates and Henry
counties, with additional flooding reported in southeast Cass and
southwest Johnson counties. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Travel is not
recommended in the warning area overnight.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Butler, Adrian, Garden City, Rich Hill, Urich, Montrose,
Creighton, Chilhowee, Rockville, Foster, Blairstown, Passaic,
Ballard, Hartwell, Quick City, La Due, La Tour and Post Oak.
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Bates, MO; Cass, MO; Henry, MO; Johnson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov