10 Mar 2025

Are we ready for the next big flood? Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, hosts media event on flood preparedness

Six years ago, the historic Missouri River flooding of 2019 devastated communities across the Kansas City Metro and surrounding regions. Now, as another flood season approaches, the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking proactive steps to safeguard critical infrastructure and enhance community preparedness.

5 Oct 2018

Kansas City District delivers $328 million in project awards for Fiscal Year ‘18

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District wrapped up final contract awards for fiscal year 2018, the team took a moment to reflect on a few major accomplishments and how they tie into the district mission.The district awarded about 1,360 contracts worth more than $328 million in fiscal year 2018.

27 May 2016

Kansas City District monitors river/tributaries after increased rainfall

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency management office is monitoring the Missouri River and tributaries after the increased rainfall in the area during May. The Missouri River stages are at flood stage at several locations and are expected to rise higher before cresting within the next several days. Several of the district’s reservoirs have increased pool elevations that have caused beach and campground closures therefore it is recommended the public call prior to visiting a reservoir.

5 Jun 2015

Kansas City District monitors river/tributaries after increased rainfall

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency management office is monitoring the Missouri River and tributaries after the increased rainfall in the area during May and continuing into June.

31 Jul 2014

Kansas City District Exercises Plan

KANSAS CITY, Mo., — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Emergency Management Branch conducted an exercise on July 30 to review the current Continuity of Operations Plan.