Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:51PM CDT until September 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 951 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Raytown,
with several side roads flooded. Though the heavy rainfall has ended,
additional storms are possible later tonight, which may exacerbate
flooding. 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, Independence, Lee's Summit, Leawood,
Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Prairie Village, Fairway, Mission
Hills, Sugar Creek, Westwood, Westwood Hills, Mission Woods,
Roeland Park and Unity Village.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Johnson, KS; Wyandotte, KS; Cass, MO; Jackson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov