Weather for Independence, Missouri
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Thu
H: 64°F
L: 56°F
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 57°F
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 61°F
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 58°F
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 6:18 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:45 AM - 7:15 AM5:48 PM - 8:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 AM - 11:53 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:11AM CDT until May 21 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 10:11 AM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Lafayette and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Boone, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Chariton and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Napoleon. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:23PM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Boone, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Saline, Carroll and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Howard and Chariton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Napoleon. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.2 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:11AM CDT until May 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 10:11 AM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Lafayette and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Boone, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Chariton and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Waverly. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning to 20.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:23PM CDT until May 22 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:30 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Boone, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Saline, Carroll and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Howard and Chariton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Waverly. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Rural areas along the river which are not protected by levees flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.7 feet Wednesday, May 27. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:39AM CDT until May 25 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:39 AM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 8:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 6:18 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:45 AM - 7:15 AM5:48 PM - 8:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 AM - 11:53 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 1:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:39 AM - 8:09 AM6:39 PM - 9:09 PM
Minor Periods
11:36 AM - 1:06 PM1:03 AM - 2:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:27 AM - 8:57 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM1:31 AM - 3:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 8:38 PM
Moonset: 2:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Minor Periods
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 44.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 26.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 9:20 PM
Moonset: 2:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM8:50 PM - 11:20 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM2:18 AM - 3:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5