Missouri Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 16:34

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:34PM CDT until July 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 634 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Sedalia. Several roads remain flooded and impassable in and around town at this time. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. 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... Sedalia, Smithton and Sedalia Memorial Arpt.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Pettis, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov