Missouri Gov. Kehoe declares State of Emergency ahead of Friday’s severe weather threat
By Heidi Schmidt
Published on April 17, 2026.
The state of emergency has been declared ahead of a severe weather threat, with the governor urging citizens to prepare for potential severe weather events. The order requires the activation of the state's emergency operations plan and allows state agencies to coordinate with county and city leaders if necessary. A flood watch is also in place for Kansas City.
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