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‘Turn around,’ Bates County experiences significant roadway flooding

KCTV5's Nathan Brennan has the latest headlines for your Sunday, April 20, 2025
By Katie Byrd
Published: Apr. 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol warns drivers of roadway safety as there is significant flooding in Bates County.

Missouri State Trooper Colten Henderson shared pictures of multiple roads completely submerged, with one car stuck in standing water.

ALSO READ: Rescuers urge residents to take action when severe weather threatens wildlife

The troop warned drivers in a post on X to not drive through water on roadways and to find an alternate route instead.

READ MORE: Rollover crash leaves woman, child to recover in Warrensburg hospital

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