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Bates County weather alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Bates County, Missouri right now. The most recent was a Flood Watch that ended Oct 15, 4:00 PM.

11 in the last 30 days 58 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Extreme Heat Warning Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Bates County

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All clear in Bates County

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Bates County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Flood Watch Oct 15, 4:04 AM Oct 15, 4:00 PM —
Flood Watch Oct 14, 4:34 PM Oct 15, 4:00 PM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 14, 2:43 AM Oct 15, 4:00 PM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 14, 2:33 AM Oct 14, 10:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 13, 10:30 AM Oct 14, 10:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 13, 9:59 AM Oct 14, 10:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 13, 2:05 AM Oct 14, 10:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 1, 9:35 PM Oct 2, 1:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 1, 8:25 PM Oct 2, 1:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 1, 6:33 PM Oct 2, 1:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Watch Oct 1, 9:16 AM Oct 2, 1:00 AM Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Pattern

What Bates County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Bates County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Extreme Heat Warning
16
Flood Watch
11
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
11
Heat Advisory
8
Special Weather Statement
6
Dense Fog Advisory
4
Flood Advisory
2

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Extreme Heat Warning

Extremely dangerous heat. Avoid strenuous activity, stay in cool spaces and never leave people or pets in a vehicle.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Dense Fog Advisory

Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Nearby

Alerts near Bates County

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Questions

About Bates County alerts

How do I get Bates County weather alerts on my iPhone?

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Bates County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/mo/bates-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Bates County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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