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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:52 AM Sep. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR EAST CENTRAL JOHNSON COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS, EAST CENTRAL WYANDOTTE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN KANSAS AND NORTHERN CASS AND WESTERN JACKSON COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI... 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:42 PM Sep. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth and Wyandotte and west central Missouri, including the following areas, Clay, Jackson and Platte. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Training storms with localized heavy downpours are expected this evening through early Wednesday creating suitable conditions for flash and river flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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