Flooding Information

Localized flooding can occur from heavy rain events during short amounts of time. 
Residents can help reduce potential flooding by:

• Properly disposing of waste items (leaves, grass clippings, branches,
  trash, concrete fireworks, etc.) rather than illgally placing these items
  in storm drains.
• Directing and extending French drains and downspouts well away
  from foundations.
• Properly grading yards to slope away from foundations so water will
  flow instead of pond in yards.
• Landscaping with native plants, which have longer root systems
  systems that absorb more surface water.

Flash flooding can also occur from heavy rains during short amounts of time.
Residents can help ensure personal safety during flooding by:

• Not driving through ANY depth of flood waters. Turn around, don't drown.
• Keeping children and pets away from flood waters.
• Reporting flooded streets to Public Works at 816.969.1800.

Current rain gauge information can be found on the following websites:

• NOAA/National Weather Service rain gauge for the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.
• NOAA National Weather Service rain gauge for the Little Blue River at Lee's Summit Road.

For other steps to avoid and/or prepare for flooding visit FEMA's FloodSmart or SEMA's Flooding webpages.