On the evening of August 5, 2017 a round of thunderstorms formed just north of Kansas City. The orientation of these storms ensured that repeated heavy rain would run over the same areas. This training of thunderstorms produced prolonged heavy rain over the Kansas City Metro area resulting in 3 to 6 inches of rain over a 4-6 hour period and causing quite a bit of flooding in and around Kansas City. Most notable was the flooding in and around Westport, where 3 to 4 feet of water came up to the businesses. Several water rescues were conducted around Kansas City through the evening and overnight hours, but remarkably no one was injured or killed in this event. To the east and south of Kansas City, numerous rural roads and streams encountered flooding, which caused numerous road closures in areas predominantly south of Interstate 70. More information from this event can be found at the following dedicated website to the event: https://www.weather.gov/eax/August52017FlashFloodinginKC .

Flash Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 22:30:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roadways in Clinton were submerged and impassible due to running water.

Flash Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 22:30:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle was submerged in the city limit of Windsor.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 22:31:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A vehicle floated downstream near SE HWY 2 and SE 251st Road.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 23:49:00 to 06-AUG-17 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The road was closed at Oldham and Hillcrest in Swope Park, due to flooding of the Blue River causing 2 feet of running water over the road.

Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 06-AUG-17 12:00:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAIN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Old US HWY 40 was flooded and impassible near Buckner Tarsney Road.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 06-AUG-17 12:31:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIRSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

HWY N near Blairstown was closed along Big Creek.

Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 06-AUG-17 12:38:00 to 06-AUG-17 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route E was closed at the Blackwater River near Valley City.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 19:40:00 to 05-AUG-17 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was 10 inches deep around neighborhoods just SSW of Kansas City.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:05:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two water rescues occurred at Briarcliff Parkway and Highway 169 near Northmoor.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:05:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Brush Creek Blvd was shut down due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:06:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road was closed at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and Elmwood Ave due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:08:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous roads in the Gladstone area were impassible due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:42:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of NW Platte Drive and NW Gateway Ave between NW Woodland Road and NW Valley Lane were closed due to runoff from the bluff area and mud over the roadway.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:45:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads were impassible in the 39th and Prospect area, due to high water over the roads.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:49:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over the road on HWY 58, about a mile and a half east of Holden.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:50:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Cars were reported in high water at 4200 Gardner Ave.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:50:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over the road on NW 1501st Road between HWY 50 and NW 800th Road.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:51:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over the road in Holden at the 300 block of E 10th St, near S Clay St.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:52:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOB NOSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road in Knob Noster in the vicinity of S Washington St, between Sunset and Division St.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:53:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 45 between NW Jones Myer Road and NW Baker Road was closed by MODOT due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 20:54:00 to 05-AUG-17 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The spillway for Lake Waukomis was closed due to water flowing over it.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:00:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Four or five cars were reported to have stalled in high water at 51st and Ward Parkway.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:07:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road was reported at HWY E and NE 41st St.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:10:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNELIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was reported over the road south of Warrensburg on HWY 13, about 1/4 mile south of SE MO PP Road.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:23:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Police were blocking off the road near E 56th St and Troost Ave due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:34:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOBTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

KCMO Fire responded to a water rescue, and a report of vehicle floating in water at 13105 Blue Parkway.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 21:54:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EMA reports fire and PD responding to water rescues with water over the road at the 700 block of SE HWY 13.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 22:09:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was encroaching into the World Market in Westport.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 05-AUG-17 22:15:00 to 06-AUG-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water rescue was performed with a person stranded in high water at W 43rd St and Wornall Road.