UPDATE, 6:47 p.m. | The Elms Hotel and Spa announced Friday night on Facebook that its hotel is now fully operational, "with the exception of certain areas of the spa and the lap pool."
11:30 a.m. | This weekend's Waterfest in Excelsior Springs has been canceled due to flooding concerns in the area, event organizers announced Friday morning:
10:45 a.m. | The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports U.S. Highway 36 remains closed in both directions due to ongoing flooding.
US 36 just east of St Joseph remains closed due to flooding at the Platte River. Detours are in place. Check MODOT’s road closure map for current information. pic.twitter.com/WEKn1Qs4f2
— MSHP Troop H (@MSHPTrooperH) June 25, 2021
9:18 a.m. | Flooding canceled Excelsior Springs' plan to host Water Fest for the weekend.
Vendors are packing up their stuff as the city was supposed to have Water Fest today but due to the flooding, it’s now canceled. #mowx @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/7fR1YFnZde
— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) June 25, 2021
9:12 a.m. | Water is already starting to recede in some places, but more rain is on the way.
Not good. Espeically with more coming in today/tonight. https://t.co/agRpibPkKA
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) June 25, 2021
8:56 a.m. | 41 Action News has a crew in Excelsior Springs, where the Fishing River is out of its banks.
The river that runs next to The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs is over it’s banks and getting close to the lower level of the hotel. @41actionnews @lnanderson #mowx pic.twitter.com/jaXRbHgXv9
— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) June 25, 2021
7:49 a.m. | Areas closer to Kansas City are also flooding.
Portions of Excelsior Springs are experiencing very high water and one user sent 41 Action News a video of a portion of the Elms Hotel parking lot under water.
FLOODING: Check out the flooding happening in Excelsior Springs, MO.
This is off of 10 Hwy. Please drive carefully and do not drive through any flooded roads. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/ojsqgghstj— Daisha Jones (@DaishaJonesKSHB) June 25, 2021
ORIGINAL STORY | Storms that moved through western Missouri and eastern Kansas overnight caused severe flash flooding in the north.
Some areas experienced 6 to 10 inches of rain, particularly north of St. Joseph.
The extreme rainfall from Hiawatha, KS to Chillicothe, MO has brought ongoing flash flooding and dangerous conditions. So far, areas have recieved 6-10" of rain close to and north of St. Joseph. pic.twitter.com/PGtTnPG0zC
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) June 25, 2021
A portion of Interstate 29 from mile marker 84 to mile marker 92 was closed due to flooding, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Some residents of Amazonia, Missouri, were forced to evacuate as homes began to fill with water overnight.
Major flooding happening in Amazonia, MO! https://t.co/lrLYSY7jqB
— Lindsey Anderson (@lnanderson) June 25, 2021
Anyone who resides in the area or has plans to travel through the area should use caution.
Do not drive into high water.
RIVERSIDE RD AND FREDERICK HAS HIGH WATER OVER THE ROAD AVOID THE AREA https://t.co/x6NAHR1vbK
— St. Joseph MO Police (@sjpdinfo) June 25, 2021
Another round of potentially severe storms is expected to pass through Friday afternoon. More widespread flash flooding is possible.
