Flood Advisory — Leavenworth County, Kansas
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 1:26AM CDT until August 19 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Leavenworth County in northeastern Kansas... Wyandotte County in northeastern Kansas... Southern Clay County in west central Missouri... Central Jackson County in west central Missouri... Southeastern Platte County in west central Missouri... * WHEN...Until 430 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 126 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kansas City, Independence, Blue Springs, Leavenworth, Raytown, Liberty, Gladstone, Lansing, Bonner Springs, Parkville, Tonganoxie, Basehor, Edwardsville, North Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Riverside and Weatherby Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Leavenworth County, Kansas?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Leavenworth County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Wyandotte County, Jackson County, Clay County.