Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:55PM CDT until May 24 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge
over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from
the Platte River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.8 feet
early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Area Description:
Platte, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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