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07/23/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Law enforcement is asking drivers to avoid Seymour Road and 32nd Road in Buchanan County due to a crash with injuries.

07/22/2025

It turned out to be another rainy day across the area.

Some of the rain totals didn’t amount to much, but the clouds and showers helped keep the heat at bay.

07/21/2025

Storms on Sunday helped bring some relief from the heat. Rain chances will decrease over the next few days, with temperatures expected to top out in the mid 90s.

A Heat Advisory takes effect for Buchanan and Clinton counties from noon to 9 p.m. Monday. Heat index values could climb as high as 105°.

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for Platte County through 7 p.m. Thursday.

07/20/2025

REMEMBERING THE COVERED BRIDGE: July 20, 2025, marks 60 years since historic flooding damaged the Noah's Ark Covered Bridge in eastern Platte County.

The bridge was built in the late 1800s out of oak timbers. It spanned the Little Platte River between Smithville and Platte City and sat along what is now Route B.

Widespread and catastrophic flooding impacted the bridge and damaged hundreds of homes and businesses. Nine people were killed in the flooding across northwest Missouri, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report. Thousands of acres of cropland flooded along the Missouri River and its tributaries.

The Little Platte River at Smithville crested at 46.5 feet on July 20, 1965. The Platte River also reached record levels downstream, cresting at 37.8 feet in Platte City on July 22. Both crests remain the highest ever recorded at those locations.

Areas just north of Kansas City reported the highest rainfall totals observed at U.S. Weather Bureau stations from July 17 to July 20, 1965. A rain gauge in Edgerton recorded 20.23 inches of rain over those four days. More than 18 inches fell within a 24-hour period ending the morning of July 20. Gower reported a storm total of nearly 11 inches. Farther north, Rock Port also saw more than 20 inches of rain.

Noah’s Ark Covered Bridge was swept off its supports during the flooding and collapsed into the river. Some of its remains were salvaged and moved to the Platte County Fairgrounds in Tracy to be reassembled. Years later, high winds damaged the structure at the fairground in April 1978. Reports vary on what became of the remaining pieces.

The bridge was named after Noah Beery. He was elected as a county judge, the equivalent of today’s county commissioner. Noah's Ark Covered Bridge originally served wagons and later automobiles. A concrete bridge was built in 1959 to replace the covered bridge after an earlier flood caused damage.

A historical marker commemorates the bridge’s place in Platte County history. The marker, dedicated in 2018, is located off Covered Bridge Road near Route B.

07/19/2025

Storms are helping Maryville and surrounding areas beat the heat this afternoon. They're slowly drifting south and east and could clip northern parts of our coverage area if they hold together.

Storms are developing this afternoon in far northwest Missouri.

Some could bring a threat of wind and hail. There's a 40% chance a Severe Thunderstorm Watch could be issued for the blue-shaded area.

07/19/2025

Saturday kicks off a stretch of 90s and hot days ahead.

The clouds are providing a little relief this morning, but the sun will go to work later. Heat index values will climb into the low 100s by Saturday afternoon.

07/19/2025

6:20 AM UPDATE: The left lane has reopened, but the right lane remains closed. Law enforcement and road crews are still at the scene.

BREAKING: Southbound Interstate 29 past Missouri Route 273 in Tracy is closed due to a crash, according to KC Scout.

Crews had reduced the interstate to one lane for overnight road work.

07/19/2025

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Platte County from noon Saturday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Buchanan and Clinton counties from noon Monday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Heat index values between 100° and 110° are expected each day during these periods.

07/17/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound Interstate 635 is backed up just north of the Missouri River in southern Platte County due to a crash.

07/17/2025

Everyone in our coverage area saw rain overnight.

The highest totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches in southern Platte County. The big winner was Platte Woods with close to 6 inches.

07/17/2025

In between the storms, Wednesday became the warmest day of 2025 so far. The high topped out at 94° at Kansas City International Airport.

07/17/2025

We’re monitoring the threat of flash flooding overnight into Thursday morning.

Parts of southern Platte County have already picked up nearly 3 inches of rain.

Rain and storms are expected to continue across the region into the overnight hours. Flash flooding is likely in some areas, especially within the green-shaded region.