Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 1 at 11:03PM CDT until April 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Linn, KS; Bates, MO; Cass, MO; Henry, MO; Johnson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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