Weather Alert Details

Buchanan County

Flood Advisory from MON 2:58 PM CDT until MON 6:00 PM CDT Issued June, 30 2025 at 2:58 PM - US/Central expires June, 30 2025 at 6:00 PM - US/Central ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in north central Missouri, Caldwell and Livingston. In northwest Missouri, Buchanan and Clinton. In west central Missouri, Clay, Platte and Ray. * WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 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... Smithville, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Gower, Braymer, Trimble, Polo, Holt, Kingston, Cowgill, Turney and Elmira. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&