News Summary
Kansas City experienced severe storms that resulted in record-breaking rainfall and widespread power outages. Areas recorded between 1.5 to 5 inches of rain, with the Kansas City International Airport marking a daily record. Over 12,000 power outages were reported, primarily affecting Independence and Raytown. Despite the damage caused by fallen trees, no injuries were reported. As conditions improve, residents hope for a calmer weekend, with temperatures expected in the 70s and 80s, though additional rainfall is anticipated later in the week.
Kansas City experienced severe storms on Tuesday that brought record-breaking rainfall and caused widespread power outages across the region. The storms resulted in impressive rainfall totals, with some areas facing accumulations between 3 to 5 inches, while most of the metro reported between 1.5 to 3 inches of rain.
The Kansas City International Airport recorded 2.53 inches of rain, establishing a new record for daily rainfall, surpassing the previous record of 2.25 inches set in 2015. Other significant rainfall totals included 2.02 inches at Wheeler Downtown Airport and 2.18 inches at Johnson County Executive Airport. New Century AirCenter saw 2.81 inches of rainfall, while Sedalia reached 2.33 inches.
Lee’s Summit received 1.59 inches, St. Joseph recorded 1.25 inches, and Chillicothe set a record with 1.20 inches. Kirksville had 0.65 inches of rain, and areas like Gardner-Edgerton and Spring Hill experienced 2.92 inches. Overland Park saw 2.6 inches, while Kansas City North received 2.59 inches of rain.
The severe storms also produced funnel clouds, marking a turbulent day for residents. In addition to the rainfall, over 12,000 power outages were reported, primarily affecting areas on the Missouri side, particularly Independence and Raytown, which were among the hardest-hit locations. Reports indicated numerous fallen trees, with one tree causing significant damage to a house in Independence. Fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the property damage.
City crews in Independence were deployed to assess the storm damage and assist affected residents. As conditions improved, showers were expected to diminish through Wednesday morning, giving way to a stretch of pleasant weather characterized by cooler and drier air.
Looking ahead, temperatures were forecast to be in the mid-70s with lows ranging from the mid-50s to low 60s. While rain is anticipated to return Thursday night into Friday, severe weather is not expected, with the most active storm systems predicted to remain south in southeastern Kansas and southern Missouri. Rainfall amounts south of the Missouri River may vary from half an inch to around an inch.
The weekend is projected to kick off with dry weather and temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s on Saturday. However, a front moving through on Sunday afternoon may bring chances for more storms continuing into the early part of the week. The likelihood of severe weather on Sunday remains low, providing some reassurance as the region recovers from this week’s tumultuous weather.
In summary, Kansas City faced severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, resulting in record rainfall, downed power lines, and other significant damage. As the weather stabilizes and cooler air moves in, residents are hopeful for a calm transition into the weekend.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 4 KC: Semi Trucks Blown Over as Storms Hit Kansas City Area
- Wikipedia: Kansas City
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- Google Search: Kansas City Weather Storm
- KMBC: Kansas City June 3 Storm Alert
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather Storms
- KMBC: Multiple Rounds of Storms, Some Severe
- Google News: Kansas City Storms
