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WGUS73 KEAX 020641

FFSEAX



Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

141 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026



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Bates MO-Cass MO-Henry MO-Johnson MO-

141 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS 

MORNING FOR BATES, SOUTHEASTERN CASS, WESTERN HENRY AND SOUTHWESTERN 

JOHNSON COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...



At 141 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across 

the warned area. Numerous roads are closed in Bates and Henry 

counties, with additional flooding reported in southeast Cass and 

southwest Johnson counties. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have 

fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in 

the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Travel is not 

recommended in the warning area overnight.



HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.



IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,

         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Butler, Adrian, Garden City, Rich Hill, Urich, Montrose, 

  Creighton, Chilhowee, Rockville, Foster, Blairstown, Passaic, 

  Ballard, Hartwell, Quick City, La Due, La Tour and Post Oak.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3866 9369 3821 9392 3821 9405 3803 9406

      3805 9410 3804 9411 3806 9413 3804 9420

      3805 9420 3803 9423 3803 9424 3805 9423

      3806 9453 3838 9446 3864 9409



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE



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