A series of flash flood warnings have been issued and extended across multiple locations in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee from July 14 to July 17, 2025. In Virginia, warnings affected areas including Madison Heights, Monroe, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Lynchburg, Emporia, and Appomattox, with some warnings lasting into the early hours of July 16. In Missouri and Kansas, flash flooding intensified around Kansas City and surrounding cities such as Overland Park, Independence, Blue Springs, Leavenworth, and Lawrence. Radar estimates indicated rainfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches, with additional rain expected. The National Weather Service and local authorities reported dangerous flash flooding conditions, road closures, and numerous high-water rescues in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Severe thunderstorms accompanying the heavy rain produced wind gusts up to 60 mph. Emergency responders, including the Kansas City Fire Department, have been actively responding to water rescues amid the ongoing flood conditions. Flash flood warnings also extended to parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, including areas like Lynnville, Spencer, and South Wallins. The warnings have been issued with varying expiration times, some extending into the early morning hours of July 17 and beyond, reflecting the persistence of the severe weather event across these regions.
KCFD responds to numerous water rescues https://t.co/zx8pupd54x
Flash Flood Warning continues for Valley Falls KS, Oskaloosa KS and McLouth KS until 8:00 AM CDT https://t.co/mFYnmqSQdG
Flash Flood Warning continues for Lawrence KS, Eudora KS and Perry KS until 8:00 AM CDT https://t.co/QbCad6JuHG