Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 4:42PM CDT until October 5 at
Affecting Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 9:45 PM
Leavenworth, KS; Platte, MO
Likely impact across 2 counties in KS and MO; effects through 9:45 PM.
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 National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Platte and Leavenworth Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Leavenworth. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday 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 4:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to a crest of 21.9 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday 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™