KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rounds of storms continue to move through the Kansas City area, causing storm damage and prompting watches and warnings.
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The below video player will include any wall-to-wall coverage of significant severe weather in our area. You can watch coverage below and scroll down for the latest updates.
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12:28 p.m. | Storm spotter Andy Hicks shared an image with KSHB 41 of a storm he spotted just west of Ballard, near Clinton.
He said he captured the rain-wrapped funnel at around 7:20 a.m. Wednesday.

10:48 a.m. | In documenting storm damage in Nevada, KSHB's Claire Bradshaw was informed one injury has been reported thus far.
@KSHB41 one reported injury so far. I’m told emergency response from surrounding towns has been almost immediate and over whelming. pic.twitter.com/zUZXDaPHTX
— Claire Bradshaw KSHB 41 (@claire_ontheair) April 2, 2025
10:19 a.m. | KSHB 41’s Claire Bradshaw is in Nevada, Missouri, surveying storm damage.
10:06 a.m. | The Bates County Sheriff's Office reports damage from Moundville to Shell City, but "by the grace of God, no fatalities."
10 a.m. | Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe took to social media to remind Missourians to be weather aware as severe conditions continue to move through the state.
Much of Missouri continues to face increasing threats of damaging severe weather and heavy rain.
— Governor Mike Kehoe (@GovMikeKehoe) April 2, 2025
Stay alert, take the forecast seriously, and have a safety plan.
Our team is monitoring and will be ready to assist as needed. https://t.co/4rZWo4A6Ej
9:38 a.m. | Some roads are closed in Nevada, Missouri, due to storm damage.
Roads closed in Nevada due to storm damage… https://t.co/aC19mfTBYA
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
9:15 a.m. | Pettis County has been removed from the warning. The warning continues for Cooper County.
9:06 a.m. | A tornado warning has been issued for east central Pettis County and northwestern Cooper County until 9:30 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Rockville MO until 8:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/7rh2Ds1ZHF
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
8:15 a.m. | The National Weather Service canceled all tornado warnings in our viewing area at 8:05 a.m.
8 a.m. | Claire talked about conditions en route to Bates County.
7:50 a.m. | A storm with a history of producing a tornado has moved into parts of Bates County, Missouri. A tornado warning is in effect until 8:15 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Rockville MO until 8:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/7rh2Ds1ZHF
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
7:47 a.m. | The NWS has canceled the tornado warning for Johnson, Pettis and Henry counties in Missouri.
7:30 a.m. | Several rural counties have been added to a tornado warning until 8 a.m. The tornado warning extended to several rural counties
7:05 a.m. | A tornado warning is in effect until 7:30 a.m. for parts of several counties southeast of Kansas City.
Tornado Warning including Butler MO, Urich MO and Creighton MO until 7:30 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/cINFHz2VEM
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
6:50 a.m. | There was a water leak at KCI this morning. Cleanup is underway. There has been no impact on flight operations, TSA screening or baggage handling systems.
City crews are continuing to monitor the situation. Claire Bradshaw is en route to gather information.
6:05 a.m.| A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Grandview, Belton and Raymore until 6:45 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Grandview MO, Belton MO and Raymore MO until 6:45 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/31an2soUwJ
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
6 a.m.| Claire is on I-70 in KCK in slow traffic due to a box truck crash.
5:40 a.m. | Grant is showing heavy rain conditions near Independence.
5:30 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jackson County, Missouri, until 6:15 a.m.
5:30AM RADAR: A line of severe storms is making its way across the city this morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued from Jackson County, MO to Linn County, KS until 6:15am. Strong winds up to 60 mph most likely. The extremely heavy rain will impact roads too! pic.twitter.com/JbkPK8oqCd
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
5:25 a.m. | KCK police say a box truck hydroplaned at I-70 EB and 86th Street and flipped on its side. No one was hurt.

Adding another crash on I-435 NB at Donahoo Road @KSHB41 https://t.co/grViiVB8Sw
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) April 2, 2025
5:20 a.m. | KSHB 41's Claire Bradshaw is seeing heavy rain in Johnson County, Kansas.
Heads up drivers! We're already seeing issues on the roads. @danielaleontv is tracking 2 crashes now. https://t.co/wEP3eptIVB
— Lindsay Shively (@LindsayShively) April 2, 2025
5:10 a.m. | KSHB 41's Daniela Leon reports multiple crashes across the city right now.
HAPPENING NOW- Multiple crashes reported across KC
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) April 2, 2025
*I-29 SB PAST I-435
*I-435 NB AT TRUMAN RD
*I-70 EB PAST I-435@KSHB41
4:55 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended through 5:30 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Overland Park KS, Olathe KS and Shawnee KS until 5:30 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/21pYhkbvbM
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
4:40 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsey Anderson says the squall line of this storm is more than 500 miles long.
WOAH look at this squall line! AMAZING! It's over 500 miles long with warnings along the entire line from northern Missouri to the TX/OK border. pic.twitter.com/fSPHvCdhQN
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
4:15 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning for the KC area has been extended until 4:45 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kansas City MO, Overland Park KS and Kansas City KS until 4:45 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/hqYiHt5ExS
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
3:50 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsey Anderson says you should prepare for strong wind gusts along the leading edge of this storm.
3:45am: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning includes much of the KC Metro as the line of storms is quickly approaching. Prepare for strong wind gusts along the leading edge. This warning is in place until 4:15am. pic.twitter.com/tEqLgz9Jex
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
3:45 a.m. | A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of the Kansas City metro until 4:15 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kansas City MO, Overland Park KS and Kansas City KS until 4:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/Uh8c27yCYA
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
3:30 a.m. | Severe thunderstorm warnings are now in place in Douglas, Jefferson, Leavenworth and Platte Counties until 3:45 a.m.
The squall line is getting close! We now have Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that extend from Douglas, Jefferson, Leavenworth & Platte counties as this line could produce 60 mph wind gusts & quarter size hail. The warnings are in place until 3:45am. pic.twitter.com/amn0iGJMxT
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
2:50 a.m. | Power outages have jumped to more than 1,500 customers, according to Evergy's outage map.
2:35 a.m. | KSHB 41's Lindsey Anderson says this morning's storms could produce strong, damaging wind gusts and hail through the morning commute.
A Tornado Watch now in effect for most of our area as a line of storms approaches KC around 5-8am. Storms could also produce strong, damaging wind gusts & hail into the morning commute. pic.twitter.com/dmDPhvnnoD
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) April 2, 2025
2:30 a.m. | A tornado watch has been issued for the Kansas City metro until 10 a.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 10 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/BBB7xTIvjQ
— NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) April 2, 2025
Tuesday
11:30 p.m. | Parts of the Kansas City area are included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m. Wednesday. Here's a look at the areas included:
11:35pm TUE--Severe thunderstorm watch now in effect for part of the KC Metro and north until 3am.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) April 2, 2025
Storms nearby have perked up, capable of hail and strong wind over the next few hours#mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/DOFnYH1Ltm
10 p.m. | Storms closer to the Kansas City area have prompted a severe thunderstorm warning. However, they are still outside the metro area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Burlington KS, Waverly KS and Richmond KS until 10:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/IZYbEGpveV
— NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) April 2, 2025
9 p.m. | The severe thunderstorm watch area has filled in and now includes additional counties in eastern Kansas. Here's a look at the counties included:
More of eastern Kansas has been added to the watch, so far so good for the KC Metro pic.twitter.com/rWo2VntXaq
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) April 2, 2025
7:30 p.m. | Parts of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas are included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 3 a.m. Here's a look at the counties included:
7:30pm TUE--A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for NE Kansas and NW Missouri until 3am.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) April 2, 2025
A line of storms will move into this area 9pm-3am capable of damaging wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding. The tornado threat is low.#mowx #kswx #kcwx pic.twitter.com/ImkWejiQaT
7 p.m. | Here's the latest forecast update from Wes Peery:
6:30 p.m. | Here's the latest storm timing and impacts from KSHB 41's Wes Peery:
Two possible rounds of storms tonight for Kansas City and the yellow circled area; both may produce severe weather.
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) April 1, 2025
The overall better chance of storms for KC is early Wednesday morning, impacting the morning commute#kcwx #kswx #mowx pic.twitter.com/EWqudvDl02
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