Flash flood warning issued for parts of Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis counties in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — UPDATE, 6:47 p.m. | A flash flood warning for western Johnson and southwestern Lafayette counties in Missouri has been canceled.

UPDATE, 5:59 p.m. | A flash flood warning has also been issued for east central Pettis County, Missouri. That warning is set to expire at 8 p.m.

UPDATE, 4:05 p.m. | The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning until 7 p.m. Thursday for western Johnson and southwestern Lafayette counties in Missouri.

The flash flood warning for southwestern Jackson County was canceled at 3:52 p.m.

EARLIER REPORT | Parts of Jackson County are included in a flash flood warning until 6 p.m. Thursday.

The National Weather Service reports the warning affects eastern and southwestern areas of the county.

Cities that could see flash flooding include Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Unity Village, Independence, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Sugar Creek, Buckner, Lake Lotawana, Courtney, Lone Jack, Lake Tapawingo, Sibley, River Bend and Tarsney Lakes.

Be aware of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as poor drainage and low-lying areas.

If in a vehicle, remember: turn around, don’t drown.

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