Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/27/2026 02:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 4:40AM CDT until April 29 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 2:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... South Grand River at Urich affecting Bates, Cass and Henry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Grand River at Urich. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Flooding occurs across locations within 0.5 to 1.5 miles of the river. Areas affected include low lying pastures along with cropland and secondary roads. At 28.0 feet, K Highway is under water approximately 1 mile south of Urich. Many other roads along the river are flooded as well. At 29.5 feet, Flood waters approach 4th Street at Elm Street, and one block west of Green Street. Basement and garage flooding also occurs near 4th and Elm streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Area Description: 
Bates, MO; Cass, MO; Henry, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO