Heavy rain threatens flash flooding for millions
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At 8:03 a.m. Sunday, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated the heaviest rain had left the warned area but smaller streams are still rising, the statement said.
Stay weather aware Monday, our unsettled pattern persists with scattered showers, strong storms (gusty wind) and locally heavy rain.
Flash flood warnings were issued for multiple areas of the metro, including Independence, Raytown, and Blue Springs.
Significant rainfall from storms caused flash flooding in parts of Montgomery County, Maryland, located north of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, trapping many in buildings and cars.
Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey. More rain is expected through mid-week for portions of the eastern and central U.S.
The heavy downpours wreaked havoc across the city with footage showing commuters overwhelmed by floodwaters in various subway stations.
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