Kansas City, Missouri – Dark clouds are beginning to stack across the horizon, and the calm conditions seen early Sunday may not last much longer. By afternoon, roads could turn slick, creeks may rise quickly, and repeated thunderstorms could bring flooding concerns across both sides of the Kansas City metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, a Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday evening for much of northwest and west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas, including Kansas City, Independence, Olathe, Overland Park, St. Joseph, Liberty, and surrounding communities.
Sunday starts warm and humid with temperatures climbing toward 80 degrees, but the bigger concern is rain. Forecasters expect widespread showers and thunderstorms with a 100% chance of precipitation Sunday, followed by additional storm activity Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service warns that a tropical moisture-rich air mass is feeding into the region. Storms may produce rainfall rates capable of overwhelming drainage systems. New rainfall totals between three-quarters of an inch and one inch are expected in many locations, with localized totals potentially exceeding that where storms repeatedly track.
Travelers along I-35, I-70, I-435, U.S. 69, and U.S. 71 should prepare for ponding water, reduced visibility, and slower traffic through the afternoon and evening. Plan extra travel time and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Meteorologists are also monitoring a broader Plains-to-Midwest storm corridor. National weather discussions continue highlighting flash flooding, isolated severe storms, gusty winds, and localized hail potential as a strengthening weather system pushes east.
Conditions improve Monday with partly sunny skies and highs near 76 degrees. Drier weather then settles in through Tuesday and Wednesday before additional rain chances return later in the week.
Additional flood warnings could be issued if heavier storm bands develop. Keep mobile alerts enabled and monitor local conditions closely through Sunday evening.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri
- Sunday: Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely, high 80°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 76°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers, high 81°F.
