Flood warning issued for southern Wyandotte County

A flood warning has been issued for southern Wyandotte, according to the National Weather Service.

The flood warning is in effect from 7:39 a.m. Friday through 5:45 p.m. Friday, the weather service said.

The flood warning also is in effect for Johnson County and southwestern Leavenworth County, according to the weather service.

At 7:39 a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, the weather service said. Flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the area, as between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain of up to a half-inch is possible in the warned area, according to the weather service.

Motorists were advised to turn around and not try to cross flooded roads, the weather service said.

The major rivers, Missouri and Kansas rivers, in Wyandotte County are not in flood stage. Some streams in Johnson County, including Indian Creek, were in minor flood stage, with levels currently falling. The Blue River in Kansas City, Missouri, was in the action stage, according to hydrology charts.