May 20, 2026

Multiple roads closed due to flooding

Posted May 20, 2026 9:47 PM

By JIM FARIS

The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office have closed several roads in the area due to flooding from recent storms.

The current list, as given by Captain Mike Hess, is:

  1. MO 6 at the Platte River
  2. FF Highway at H Highway
  3. Easton Saxton Road at the Platte River
  4. Mitchell Road at the Platte River
  5. 85th Road at County Line Road

In addition, the Sheriff's Office is closely monitoring the following for safety:

  1. 169 Highway at the Platte River
  2. 36 Highway at the Platte River
  3. MM Highway at Loutermilch Road
  4. 116 Highway at the Platte River

As always, officials encourage drivers to, when they see water coming over a road, turn around, don't drown.