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Flash Flood Warnings Persist in Kansas City; Rainfall Eases Ahead of Heat Wave

Flash flood warnings remain in effect until early afternoon in the Kansas City metro.

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A photo of flooding on I-35 at Levee Road taken Thursday, July 17 in Missouri by Missouri State Trooper Stark of Clay County. Credit: MSHP
Two vehicles sit nearly fully submerged in floodwaters at Telephone Place and East 23rd Street on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Kansas City. Heavy overnight rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of the city.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service extended flash flood warnings through early afternoon for Johnson, Jackson and surrounding counties with up to two more inches expected.
  • Rainfall is tapering off by midday as the Kansas City Fire Department wraps up 18 high-water vehicle rescues without any reported injuries.
  • Evergy has logged more than 22,000 storm-related power outages across Kansas and Missouri as crews work to restore service.
  • Minor flooding continues in low-lying areas such as Indian Creek at Overland Park, testing the region’s aging drainage infrastructure.
  • Forecasts call for a heat wave this weekend with highs climbing into the mid-90s and potentially reaching 100°F, shifting focus to heat preparedness.