On the evening of July 26, a line of thunderstorms formed roughly along the Interstate 70 corridor. The orientation of these storms were such that they trained over Kansas City and surrounding areas for several hours, causing some extreme flash flooding. Some of the heaviest rain hit some of the most vulnerable parts of the city, namely Indian Creek near the Kansas and Missouri state line. in this location between 5 to 7 inches of rain fell over a roughly 3 hour period, causing Indian Creek at State Line Road to rise to 27.96 feet, a new record for that location. The result was businesses in that area becoming inundated with several feet of running water. Numerous car dealerships saw much of their merchandise go underwater at that location. A strip mall consisting of a restaurant among other businesses had water at least 6 feet deep. The restaurant owners tried to salvage their business, but had to flee to the roof in order to escape the rising waters around them. Local news televised a dramatic water rescue of the restaurant owners via motorized raft. For more information regarding this event see the following website: https://www.weather.gov/eax/July26-272017MajorFloodingAcrossKansasCityMetro .

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 06:10:00 to 27-JUL-17 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Missouri Route 2 was closed in both directions due to flash flooding.

Flood in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 17:10:00 to 27-JUL-17 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 58 near the Cass County Fairgrounds was flooded due to Big Creek flowing out of its banks.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 01:16:00 to 27-JUL-17 04:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over HWY 224 near Wellington.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 01:29:00 to 27-JUL-17 04:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over Interstate 35 near Broadway, causing the interstate to shut down for a couple hours.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 01:29:00 to 27-JUL-17 04:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue of two occupants in a vehicle took place at 12th and Jackson.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 01:33:00 to 27-JUL-17 04:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at Cleveland and Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd near Country Club Plaza.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 04:00:00 to 27-JUL-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

After 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across Kansas City in 3-6 hours, one of the hardest hit areas in the Kansas City Metro was along Indian Creek near 103rd and Wornall. Several car dealerships in that area had merchandise inundated and washed away due to the record flood for Indian Creek. Also at that intersection was a restaurant that had two of its owners trapped in the rafters of the business as waters rushed into the building. The owners were rescued by fire fighters when they rode a motorized raft to the building and extracted the owners through the roof. This rescue took place on live television. This narrative was not unique to this location, as water rescues took place in numerous areas across Kansas City. The value of loss is tremendous, but no value has been submitted.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 04:38:00 to 27-JUL-17 07:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway TT was impassible near Bates City, due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 04:52:00 to 27-JUL-17 07:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous roads in Pleasant Hill were impassible due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-JUL-17 20:50:00 to 26-JUL-17 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were two water rescues in the vicinity of US 169 and State Highway 9 near Northmoor.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-JUL-17 21:15:00 to 27-JUL-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue was performed at US 169 and 68th street.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 26-JUL-17 21:51:00 to 27-JUL-17 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US 169 was closed due to flash flooding in Pleasant Valley.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 00:54:00 to 27-JUL-17 03:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Interstate 70 was closed at mile marker 38 due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 02:30:00 to 27-JUL-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A citizen was rescued from the top of their car after it was swept into a ditch.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 02:38:00 to 27-JUL-17 05:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was a water rescue at the intersection of 72nd and Wornall.

Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 21:19:00 to 28-JUL-17 03:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were closed across Lafayette County. Route FF near HWY D was closed in both directions between Bates City and Odessa. Missouri HWY 224 was closed in both directions west of Lexington. Missouri HWY 13 was closed in both directions near Page City Road.

Flood in BATES, MISSOURI
From 28-JUL-17 03:25:00 to 28-JUL-17 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Missouri HWY 52 was closed in both directions near Butler.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 28-JUL-17 21:28:00 to 29-JUL-17 02:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route K was closed in both directions.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 28-JUL-17 21:30:00 to 29-JUL-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route N near Blairstown was closed in both directions.

Flood in CASS, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 15:18:00 to 27-JUL-17 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large furniture truck was stuck in flooded waters along E 293rd Street just west of S Grand River Road. Two occupants of the truck were stranded and needed rescue from local emergency crews. The rescue was caught on live TV.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 02:49:00 to 27-JUL-17 05:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

According to the fire department and emergency management of Lafayette County, several roads were under water due to heavy rain induced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 02:51:00 to 27-JUL-17 05:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at 58th and Troost in KCMO.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 03:06:00 to 27-JUL-17 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Ward Parkway was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 03:41:00 to 27-JUL-17 06:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue took place on Golden Belt Road along Horseshoe Creek. 7.11 inches of rain fell at this location.

Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 28-JUL-17 21:34:00 to 29-JUL-17 03:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads across Johnson County were closed due to heavy rain. Route M in both directions was closed near Road OO along Honey Creek. Route B was closed due to flooding on Big Creek. Route E was closed along the Blackwater River. Missouri HWY 23 was closed along the Blackwater River.

Flash Flood in BATES, MISSOURI
From 27-JUL-17 06:30:00 to 27-JUL-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRUCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Missouri HWY 52 was closed in both directions near Butler, due to flash flooding from heavy rain.