Significant Rainfall Recorded in Kansas City Metro Following Storms
See rainfall totals in your area after storms rolled through Kansas City metro

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Powerful thunderstorms swept through the Kansas City metro area, resulting in nearly two inches of rain in some locations. The highest recorded rainfall was 1.76 inches in Overland Park. While the rain has ended, river flooding remains a concern as calm weather is expected in the coming days.
- 01Kansas City International Airport recorded 1.07 inches of rain over 12 hours.
- 02The highest rainfall was reported at 199th Street and Newton Drive in Overland Park with 1.76 inches.
- 03St. Joseph received 1.53 inches, while Whiteman Air Force Base had 1.51 inches.
- 04Rainfall data indicated that southern areas of the metro experienced the heaviest precipitation.
- 05Calm weather with temperatures in the mid-60s is expected, but rain may return Thursday into Friday.
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Overnight thunderstorms brought significant rainfall to the Kansas City metro area, with totals reaching nearly two inches in some locations. At Kansas City International Airport, 1.07 inches of rain was recorded from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Tuesday. However, the highest measurements came from Overland Park, where 1.76 inches fell at 199th Street and Newton Drive. Other notable totals included 1.53 inches in St. Joseph and 1.51 inches at Whiteman Air Force Base. Rainfall was particularly heavy in the southern parts of the metro, with additional significant amounts reported in Olathe and Lee's Summit. Despite the rain subsiding by Tuesday morning, concerns about river flooding persist in the region. The weather is expected to be calm and cool, with temperatures around the mid-60s on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, the National Weather Service has indicated that rain may return later in the week, although no severe weather is anticipated.
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Residents in the affected areas should remain cautious of potential river flooding.
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