Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

Overview

On the afternoon and evening of September 19, a line of thunderstorms moved through western Missouri, including the Kansas City Metro area. Reports of 3 to 4 inches of rain were received across the area. There was some damage from thunderstorm winds, but most of it was pretty minor. The more noteworthy aspect of this event was the localized flash flooding in the downtown portions of Kansas City. Brush Creek experienced some flash flooding, and several cars were submerged in Westport.

Observed precipitation taking place on September 19, 2013. Notice the 3 inch areas right over the Kansas City Metro. This heavy rain caused much of the flooding experienced in the downtown and Westport areas.

Flooding

Flooding

Flooding Photos


Vehicles drive through flooded roads in the Westport area. Many of these vehicles got stuck in the water, prompting emergency rescues.	Vehicles drive through flooded roads in the Westport area. Many of these vehicles got stuck in the water, prompting emergency rescues.	Vehicles drive through flooded roads in the Westport area. Many of these vehicles got stuck in the water, prompting emergency rescues.