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Flash Flood Warning 11, NWS Kansas City, MO

June 24, 20214 counties in Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this flash flood warning at Jun 24, 2021, 6:32 PM CDT for 4 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 8 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 24, 2021, 6:32 PM CDT (23:32 UTC)
Expired
Jun 25, 2021, 2:15 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Andrew County, MO, Atchison County, MO, Holt County, MO, Nodaway County, MO

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 24, 7:45 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1.8Graham, MO
Jun 24, 9:30 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 2.1Rosendale, MO
Jun 25, 12:26 AM CDTFLASH FLOOD4 Nw Mound City, MOINTERSTATE 29 CLOSED BETWEEN MM 84 AND MM 92 DUE TO RUNNING WATER OVER THE INTERSTATE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 142 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2021-06-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2072 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2021-06-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 342 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2072 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-283 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
688 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
342 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
386 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

245 
WGUS53 KEAX 242332
FFWEAX
MOC003-005-087-147-250515-
/O.NEW.KEAX.FF.W.0011.210624T2332Z-210625T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
632 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Andrew County in northwestern Missouri...
  Atchison MO County in northwestern Missouri...
  Holt County in northwestern Missouri...
  Nodaway County in northwestern Missouri...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain 
  has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 
  hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Maryville, Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, 
  Burlington Junction, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, 
  Craig, Fillmore, Barnard, Conception Junction, Parnell, Bolckow, 
  Graham, Clearmont and Pickering.

Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will move over areas which 
received significant rain amounts earlier today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4048 9569 4054 9463 4038 9460 4000 9460
      3995 9525 4001 9532 4004 9541 4012 9540
      4019 9548 4024 9548 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4031 9560 4042 9566 4046 9564

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

SAW
4 follow-up statements
462 
WGUS73 KEAX 250044
FFSEAX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
744 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MOC003-005-087-147-250515-
/O.CON.KEAX.FF.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210625T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Andrew MO-Atchison MO MO-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-
744 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FRIDAY 
FOR NORTHERN ANDREW, ATCHISON MO, HOLT AND NODAWAY COUNTIES...

At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash 
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Maryville, Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, 
  Burlington Junction, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, 
  Craig, Fillmore, Barnard, Conception Junction, Parnell, Bolckow, 
  Graham, Clearmont and Pickering.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4048 9569 4054 9463 4038 9460 4000 9460
      3995 9525 4001 9532 4004 9541 4012 9540
      4019 9548 4024 9548 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4031 9560 4042 9566 4046 9564

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

SAW
578 
WGUS73 KEAX 250152
FFSEAX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
852 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

MOC003-005-087-147-250515-
/O.CON.KEAX.FF.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210625T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Andrew MO-Atchison MO MO-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-
852 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FRIDAY 
FOR NORTHERN ANDREW, ATCHISON MO, HOLT AND NODAWAY COUNTIES...

At 852 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are 
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Maryville, Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, 
  Burlington Junction, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, 
  Craig, Fillmore, Barnard, Conception Junction, Parnell, Bolckow, 
  Graham, Clearmont and Pickering.

Highway 111 is flooded between Forest City and Oregon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4048 9569 4054 9463 4038 9460 4000 9460
      3995 9525 4001 9532 4004 9541 4012 9540
      4019 9548 4024 9548 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4031 9560 4042 9566 4046 9564

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

SAW
324 
WGUS53 KEAX 250458
FFWEAX
MOC003-005-087-147-250715-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FF.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210625T0715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1158 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Andrew County in northwestern Missouri...
  Atchison MO County in northwestern Missouri...
  Holt County in northwestern Missouri...
  Nodaway County in northwestern Missouri...

* Until 215 AM CDT.

* At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 
  0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding 
  is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Maryville, Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, 
  Burlington Junction, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, 
  Craig, Fillmore, Barnard, Conception Junction, Parnell, Bolckow, 
  Graham, Clearmont and Pickering.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4048 9569 4054 9463 4038 9460 4000 9460
      3995 9525 4001 9532 4004 9541 4012 9540
      4019 9548 4024 9548 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4031 9560 4042 9566 4046 9564

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

SAW
803 
WGUS73 KEAX 250609
FFSEAX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
109 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

MOC003-005-087-147-250715-
/O.CON.KEAX.FF.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210625T0715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Andrew MO-Atchison MO MO-Holt MO-Nodaway MO-
109 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHERN ANDREW, ATCHISON MO, HOLT AND NODAWAY 
COUNTIES...

At 109 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches 
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches 
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Maryville, Tarkio, Mound City, Rock Port, Oregon, Fairfax, 
  Burlington Junction, Ravenwood, Maitland, Skidmore, Forest City, 
  Craig, Fillmore, Barnard, Conception Junction, Parnell, Bolckow, 
  Graham, Clearmont and Pickering.

Interstate 29 is closed due to flooding between Mound City and Craig.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4048 9569 4054 9463 4038 9460 4000 9460
      3995 9525 4001 9532 4004 9541 4012 9540
      4019 9548 4024 9548 4026 9555 4029 9555
      4031 9560 4042 9566 4046 9564

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

SAW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 24, 3:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAtchison47 min
Jun 24, 4:14 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAtchison, Holt, Nodaway28 min
Jun 24, 9:30 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXCooper, Howard, Saline45 min
Jun 24, 11:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementEAXBates37 min
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXLinn, Livingston4 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXDaviess, Livingston3 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXPlatte21 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXPlatte7 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXRay3 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXHoward51 hr
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXBuchanan4 days
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXDaviess, Gentry51 hr
Jun 24, 11:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningEAXCarroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston10 days
Jun 24, 6:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEAXAtchison, Holt, Nodaway52 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.