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Flash Flood — Cass, MO

Aug 22, 2017

From August 21st through the 22nd, multiple rounds of heavy rain fell, with some of the highest totals observed over the southwestern portions of the Kansas City metro area and other locations south of Kansas City. Widespread amounts of 4 to 6 were recorded, with isolated reports of 8 to nearly 10. In addition to numerous roads and some schools closed due to widespread flooding, record crests were made on Indian Creek at State Line Road. Several water rescues were made overnight Monday into Tues

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 718649). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cass, MO

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