Flood Advisory — Lafayette 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 3:25AM CDT until August 6 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Clay County in west central Missouri... Lafayette County in west central Missouri... Southern Ray County in west central Missouri... * WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 325 AM 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 2 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... Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington, Concordia, Waverly, Orrick, Wellington, Hardin, Corder, Alma, Henrietta, Crystal Lakes, Mayview, Woods Heights and Lake Lafayette. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 4:25 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
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lafayette 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lafayette County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Ray County.