Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 1:42AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas,
Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, and Wyandotte...and portions of
Missouri, including the following areas, Bates, Carroll, Cass,
Clay, Cooper, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte,
Ray, and Saline.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong cold front moving into the region this afternoon and
evening will be the focus for widespread thunderstorm
development. Storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall in a short amount of time. With recent rains across
the region, areas receiving the heaviest rainfall this
afternoon and evening may see localized instances of flash
flooding. Additionally, thunderstorms may train over the same
areas during the evening, particularly near and south of U.S.
Highway 50. Should this setup materialize, several instances
of flash flooding and river flooding may occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Miami; Linn; Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson; Platte; Clay; Ray; Carroll; Jackson; Lafayette; Saline; Cass; Johnson; Pettis; Cooper; Bates; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov