Flood Advisory — Jackson 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 August 6 at 12:23AM CDT until August 6 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Johnson County in east central Kansas... Northern Miami County in east central Kansas... Northern Cass County in west central Missouri... Southern Jackson County in west central Missouri... * WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1223 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Grandview, Belton, Prairie Village, Raymore, Gardner, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, De Soto, Spring Hill and Greenwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety
Effective August 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Jackson 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 (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Jackson County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Johnson County, Cass County, Miami County.