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Flash Floods and Fatal Crash in KC | Kansas City News
Heavy rain slammed the Kansas City metro Thursday morning, triggering flash flood warnings across multiple counties and dumping up to three inches in a matter of hours. Radar showed intense downpours starting at 6:47 a.m., with more rain on the way — and officials warned of dangerous flooding in creeks, streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas. The National Weather Service urged drivers to turn around if they saw flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The storms also left thousands without power and caused a deadly crash on I-435 when a semi-truck driver died after hitting an…
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