Active AlertsKansas City Intl Airport, MO

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 7:56 PM Jun. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Platte River near Platte City.
When: Until Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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/.

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