Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Kansas City, MO ∙ Kansas City, KS ∙ Olathe, KS ∙ Overland Park, KS ∙ Independence, MO ∙ Lees Summit, MO ∙ Saint Joseph, MO ∙ Shawnee, KS ∙ Blue Springs, MO ∙ Liberty, MO

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 128 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Missouri, including the following areas, in north central Missouri, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn MO, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan. In northwest Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, De Kalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Areas of heavy rainfall are likely tonight into Tuesday morning creating the potential for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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