Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:18PM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 2:30 AM
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Confirmed across 2 counties in KS and MO; expires 2:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Jackson and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Chariton and Howard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Chariton and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper, Moniteau, Howard and Boone Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs along the east and west banks of the river. At 22.3 feet, Water enters Riverfront Park in Leavenworth. In addition, 2nd Street at the waste water treatment plant is closed due to high water. Persons should vacate the park to avoid the loss of life and property. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 20.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™