An urban and small stream flood advisory has been issued for Wyandotte County until 6:45 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.
At 2:48 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms in the area. This may cause urban and small stream flooding in the area, the weather service said.
Up to 2 inches of rain has already fallen, and additional rainfall is expected this afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.
Kansas City, Kansas, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville are among the areas under a flood advisory. Other towns and cities that may experience flooding include Shawnee, Leavenworth, Liberty, Gladstone, Lansing, Smithville, Kearney, Parkville, Tonganoxie, Platte City, Basehor, North Kansas City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Claycomo, Kansas City, Mo., and Pleasant Valley.
The weather service advises motorists to turn around and not try to go through a flooded road.
Wyandotte County is also under a flash flood watch from 10 p.m. Aug. 21 through 10 a.m. Aug. 22.