Kansas City, Missouri – Thunderstorms aren’t done with Missouri yet — and Kansas City could be looking at another 2 to 3 inches of rainfall by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 8:30 a.m. Friday with a broader Flood Watch continuing through Friday night. Thunderstorms are likely to redevelop by mid-morning and persist through Saturday, July 26, especially in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The greatest flood risk zones include I-435, Highway 50, and low-lying neighborhoods across Johnson, Jackson, and Clay counties.
Localized flash flooding is expected where saturated ground and repeated rainfall collide. Motorists should avoid driving through flooded intersections, especially near Overland Park, Raytown, and Excelsior Springs. Standing water may linger into Saturday evening. Emergency officials warn residents to “turn around, don’t drown.”
Saturday will bring cloudy skies, a high of 91°F, and continued thunderstorm chances into the evening. Heat index values could exceed 100°F in areas where the sun briefly breaks through. Flooding in urban areas and small creeks remains possible through Saturday night.
The weather shifts dramatically Sunday as dry, sunny skies return — with highs climbing to 95°F by Monday.
📅 Five-Day Kansas City Forecast (Starting Saturday, July 26):
- Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms, high 91°F, rain chances at 30%. Flooding risk continues in low-lying areas.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 93°F, low 77°F. Calm after the storm.
- Monday: Hot and sunny, high 95°F. No rain expected.
- Tuesday: Sunny and warm, high 96°F. Prepare for a stretch of intense heat.
- Wednesday: Chance of thunderstorms returns, high 89°F. Rain chance 40%.
⚠️ Stay alert for weather updates throughout Saturday as flood risks may shift rapidly depending on storm development.
