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Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:46 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of west central Missouri, including the following counties, Cass, Jackson and Johnson. * WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warrensburg, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Greenwood, Knob Noster, Holden, Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, East Lynne, Kingsville, Baldwin Park, Whiteman Afb, Centerview, Strasburg, Gunn City, Pittsville and Fayetteville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 5:10 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR WESTERN COOPER, PETTIS AND SOUTHERN SALINE COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND NORTHEASTERN HENRY, EASTERN JOHNSON AND SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI... At 1210 AM CDT, the public reported flash flooding in the Clinton area, with heavy rain spreading into Pettis and Saline counties. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public 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... Sedalia, Warrensburg, Marshall, Clinton, Windsor, Knob Noster, Concordia, Sweet Springs, Whiteman Air Force Base, La Monte, Smithton, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Otterville, Houstonia, Whiteman Afb, Coal, Emma, Nelson and Hughesville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:49 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Linn MO, Livingston, Macon, Pettis, Platte, Randolph, Ray and Saline. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue through early Thursday morning across much of central Missouri and far eastern Kansas. Flash flooding has already been reported in some areas, with more flooding expected in the watch area, especially in central Missouri, overnight. - 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:38 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, the west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. At 26.0 feet, many farm levees along Big Creek are overtopped. Flooding of rural areas behind the levees occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1am 1am 1am Big Creek Blairstown 20.0 18.3 Wed 11pm 21.5 23.0 17.1 &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 4:33 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Bates County in west central Missouri... Southeastern Cass County in west central Missouri... Western Henry County in west central Missouri... Southwestern Johnson County in west central Missouri... * Until 300 AM CDT. * At 1133 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Several roads in Bates County are closed, and flooding has also been reported in southwest Johnson County. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Travel is not recommended in the warning area overnight. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from thunderstorms. 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... Butler, Adrian, Garden City, Rich Hill, Urich, Montrose, Creighton, Chilhowee, Rockville, Foster, Blairstown, Passaic, Ballard, Hartwell, Quick City, La Due, La Tour and Post Oak. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 4:04 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT THURSDAY FOR LINN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS AND BATES, SOUTHEASTERN CASS, HENRY AND SOUTHERN JOHNSON COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI... At 1103 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. There are numerous roads flooded in Bates County from the heavy rainfall the past couple of hours. Between 1.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Warrensburg, Clinton, Butler, Holden, Adrian, Garden City, Rich Hill, Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Whiteman Air Force Base, Archie, Linn Valley, Leeton, Urich, Montrose, Creighton, Hume, Chilhowee and Blue Mound. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:50 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pettis. In west central Missouri, Henry and Johnson. * WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 950 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sedalia, Clinton, Windsor, La Monte, Smithton, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Deepwater, Houstonia, Coal, Hughesville, Brownington, Tightwad and Sedalia Memorial Arpt. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:50 AM Apr. 2, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River at Valley City. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1am 1am 1am Blackwater River Valley City 22.0 4.0 Wed 8pm 4.4 21.2 10.6 &&
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