Missouri Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 15:06

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:06PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 506 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding east of Pittsville. Thunderstorms are diminishing across the area, but excessive runoff will continue to cause flooding for the next couple of hours. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... Holden, Kingsville, Centerview and Pittsville.
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, MO; Lafayette, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov