Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 2:12AM CDT until March 11 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 12:12am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas, including the following
counties, Johnson and Miami and west central Missouri, including
the following counties, Cass and Jackson.
* WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 212 AM CDT, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2.5 and 4
inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Independence, Lee's
Summit, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Grandview, Belton,
Prairie Village, Raymore, Gardner, Merriam, Mission, Spring
Hill, Fairway, Mission Hills and Sugar Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Johnson, KS; Miami, KS; Cass, MO; Jackson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: