Flash flood warning issued for Wyandotte County

A flash flood warning has been issued for western Wyandotte County until 4:15 a.m. April 27, according to the National Weather Service.

About 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour is expected in tonight’s storm, according to the weather service.

This could lead to flash flooding, the weather service said.

The flash flood warning also is in effect in Leavenworth County, western Johnson County, and central Platte County.

A flash flood watch remains in effect in the rest of Wyandotte County until 7 a.m. April 27.

The severe thunderstorm warning for Wyandotte County has been extended until 11:15 p.m., the weather service said. High winds and hail are part of this storm and residents are advised to seek shelter on the lowest floor in an interior room.

There have been sightings of a funnel cloud with power flashes near Archie, Mo., and persons in that area need to take shelter.

Also, there are reports of high water throughout the Kansas City area, and the Westport area of Kansas City, Mo., has had reports of flooding and areas were impassable at 10:55 p.m. April 26.

To keep up with future weather service watches and warnings, visit www.weather.gov or listen to a weather radio.

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  1. Why didn’t the city come out and clean the drain on 9th and lyons. My children had to go out and removed the debris away from the drain before my house gets flooded. It’s 11:00 pm and my kids got school tomorrow. Upset mother here!

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