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Severe storms knock down trees and power lines around Kansas City
Severe storms swept across the Kansas City area Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain, lightning and winds of more than 70 mph.
Winds reached 75 mph near Waldron in Platte County, while reports of fallen trees and power lines came from communities across the region.
More than 44,000 Evergy customers lost power, including more than 38,600 in Missouri.
Fallen trees blocked roads and damaged power lines in places including Weatherby Lake, Gladstone, Parkville, Pleasant Valley and Liberty.
The storms prompted a tornado warning in Clay County, but no tornadoes have been confirmed.
Downed wires and debris remain hazards, and officials are urging people to avoid blocked roads and stay away from power lines.
Parkville crews expect to remove a tree blocking 7th Street Wednesday morning, while work on another tree tangled in power lines is waiting for Evergy.
Severe storms knocked down trees and power lines across the Kansas City area Tuesday night, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity.
Winds exceeded 70 mph, with the National Weather Service reporting gusts of 75 mph near Waldron and 72 mph near Mosby.
Damage and outages were reported in communities including Weatherby Lake, Gladstone, Parkville, Liberty and Pleasant Valley.
Evergy reported more than 44,000 customers without power Tuesday night, including more than 38,600 in Missouri.
A tornado warning was issued in Clay County, but no tornadoes have been confirmed.
- Who
- Residents and businesses across the Kansas City area were affected; Evergy reported widespread outages.
- What
- Severe storms brought strong winds and heavy rain, knocking down trees and power lines and causing power outages.
- When
- Tuesday night. The articles were published on October 13 and 14, 2026.
- Where
- The Kansas City area, including communities in Missouri and Kansas.
- Why
- Severe storms brought winds of more than 70 mph, heavy rain and lightning.
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KSHB forecast that severe storms were possible, with rain and thunderstorms likely that night.
Storms knocked down trees and power lines across the Kansas City area and caused widespread power outages.
Parkville crews expected to remove a tree blocking 7th Street.
- Peak reported wind near Waldron
- 75 mph
- Reported wind near Mosby
- 72 mph
- Evergy outages
- More than 44,000 customers Tuesday night
- Missouri outages
- More than 38,600 Evergy customers Tuesday night
- Parkville road closure
- 7th Street just west of Main Street