Kansas City's Storm Week Is Not Over - Check For Storm Damage Before Tonights Severe Weather.

This has been one of the most active storm weeks Kansas City has seen this spring. Wednesday night brought heavy rain and thunderstorms that dumped up to 8 inches of water south and southeast of the metro, triggering flash flood warnings across Cass, Bates, Henry, and Johnson Counties in Missouri. Parts of the KC metro inside the 435 loop saw half an inch to 3 inches of rain overnight.

And it’s not over. Friday has been upgraded to a First Warn Weather Day — the highest alert level used by local forecasters — as another round of severe storms is expected to move through the Kansas City area this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service is warning of damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes. Missouri remains under a State of Emergency declaration that Governor Kehoe issued earlier this storm season, active through April 5.

If your home took any hits earlier this week, it’s heading into tonight’s weather in a weakened state. And if you haven’t checked your property yet, now is the time — before the next round arrives.

What Hit Kansas City This Week

Wednesday’s storm system moved through the metro during the evening and intensified overnight. The heaviest rainfall landed south and southeast of the city, with the National Weather Service reporting up to 8 inches in parts of Cass, Bates, Henry, and Johnson Counties. Flood warnings were issued for areas near Clinton, Butler, and southeast of Harrisonville through Thursday afternoon. Multiple Johnson County, Missouri roads were confirmed closed due to flooding Thursday morning, including Highway 23 at Blackwater.

Inside the metro, rain totals ranged from half an inch to 3 inches depending on location. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for areas south of the metro with 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail reported. Flash flood warnings extended through early Thursday morning.

For homeowners, even moderate rainfall after weeks of storm activity compounds the risk. Water that would normally drain away from your foundation is now hitting saturated ground. Gutters and downspouts that were already stressed from the March 10 hailstorm are handling heavier loads. And any roof damage from earlier this season — cracked shingles, missing granules, compromised flashing — just got tested again.

Tonight's Forecast: Why Friday Is a Big Concern

Friday’s storm system carries a higher severe weather risk than what moved through on Wednesday. KCTV5 has issued their highest alert level for Friday afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Kansas City metro under a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk, with areas to the northeast of the metro at Level 3.

The primary threats are damaging winds, hail, and the potential for tornadoes. The tornado threat has been specifically increased for parts of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, including the Kansas City metro. This is part of a broader severe weather pattern across the Central Plains that forecasters have been tracking all season — and tonight’s setup carries a higher risk than what moved through on Wednesday.

For your home, this means the exterior is about to get tested again — harder than Wednesday. If you have storm damage from earlier this week or from the March 10 hailstorm that hasn’t been addressed, tonight’s storms will make it worse.

How To Check For Storm Damage Before Tonight

Your Roof

Look at your roofline from the ground on all four sides. After Wednesday’s rain and wind, check for shingles that have lifted, shifted, or gone missing. Dark streaks or patches that weren’t there before can indicate granule loss from hail or wind abrasion. If you had existing damage from the March 10 storm, check whether it looks worse — water entry through a compromised shingle can show up as streaking or staining on the roof surface below the damage point.

Your Gutters and Downspouts

Walk the full perimeter. After heavy rain, check for gutters that have pulled away from the fascia, are sagging in the middle, or are overflowing at the seams. Look at the ground below each downspout — if you see erosion channels or pooling within a few feet of the foundation, your gutter system isn’t moving water far enough away. In Kansas City’s clay soil, that pooled water goes straight into the ground and pushes against your foundation walls.

Your Windows and Siding

Check for cracked glass, damaged seals, and water stains around window frames — especially on the side of the house that faced the storm. Wind-driven rain exploits every gap in your window seals. If you see new condensation between double-pane windows, that seal is broken. Check your siding for any sections that look loose, cracked, or pushed out of alignment.

Your Foundation and Basement

After this much rainfall on already saturated ground, check your basement for any signs of water entry. Look for damp spots on walls, water on the floor, musty smell, or visible seepage at wall-floor joints. If water is entering your basement, your gutters and grading are likely part of the problem — and tonight’s storms will push more water into the same path.

What to do After Tonight's Storms Pass

Once conditions are safe, the process is the same one we’ve been talking about all season: document, inspect, act.

Document immediately. Photos of every surface — roof, gutters, windows, siding, foundation — with timestamps. Wide shots and close-ups. If you took “before” photos earlier this week, you now have a comparison set that strengthens any insurance claim.

Check for interior damage within 48 hours. Water stains on ceilings, bubbling paint, and damp spots in the attic may not show up immediately. Check your upper floors and attic again on Sunday to catch anything that’s developing.

Schedule a professional inspection. After a week of storms like this, every contractor in the metro is going to see a surge in calls. The homeowners who schedule first get inspected first, documented first, and repaired first. If you’re waiting to see how bad it is, you’re already behind the homeowners who aren’t waiting.

Don’t file insurance for just the roof. If you find storm damage on your roof, check the gutters, windows, and siding too. Every damaged component should be included in the claim scope. Filing for the roof alone and discovering gutter or window damage later means a second claim or an out-of-pocket expense that should have been covered.

This is What an Active Storm Season Looks Like

Kansas City is less than a month into spring, and we’ve already seen a historic hailstorm on March 10, flooding this week, and now a severe weather outbreak with tornado warnings heading into Friday night. Forecasters warned at the start of the season that 2026 would be active. They were right.

For homeowners, the pattern is clear. These storms are not isolated events — they’re compounding. Every hit your roof takes weakens it for the next one. Every inch of rain on saturated clay soil puts more pressure on your foundation. Every storm that tests a damaged gutter system pushes water closer to where it does the most harm.

The homeowners who come through this season in good shape are the ones who don’t wait for the damage to stack up. A professional inspection after a week like this takes less than an hour and tells you exactly where your home stands. That’s the difference between a planned repair and an emergency one.