Flood Advisory — Bates County, Missouri
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 September 9 at 9:14PM CDT until September 10 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Linn County in east central Kansas... Southern Miami County in east central Kansas... Western Bates County in west central Missouri... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 914 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Linn Valley, Hume, Parker, Blue Mound, Prescott, Fontana, Amsterdam, Amoret, Foster, Merwin, Worland, New Lancaster and Beagle. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective September 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET · Expires September 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Expires
September 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 Bates County, Missouri?
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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Bates County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Miami County, Linn County.