2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (239+ words) The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that additional heavy rainfall could worsen life-threatening flooding, prompting an Emergency Alert System (EAS) activation. Authorities said flash flooding was either already underway or expected to develop rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions across roads, neighbourhoods,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (149+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Warnings for counties south of the Kansas City metro Wednesday evening. Just after 6 p.m., trained spotters reported a tornado on the ground with debris in the air near the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (237+ words) All of the eastern half of Kansas except for its southeast corner are expected to see an enhanced chance for severe storms on May 18, the National Weather Service says. The weather service forecast a 30% chance for severe weather to strike…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (310+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. — Mother Nature dumped 2.75 inches of rain between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Monday, April 27, causing flash flooding of streets, roads and golf courses. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for various counties in northeast Kansas, including putting…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (626+ words) UPDATE 4/28/2026 — The tornado in Montgomery County over the weekend was rated an EF2 by the National Weather Service. EF2 tornadoes can have max winds up to 125 mph. The storm left behind widespread damage on Sunday knocking out power with crews working through…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (462+ words) According to Rick Whitson, Director of Montgomery Kansas Emergency Management, damage from the tornado was half a mile wide going four miles across. Command was set up at the Sycamore, Kansas Post Office and Kansas Task Force 4 was requested and…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (193+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rounds of severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding, prompting water rescues across Kansas City, Missouri early Monday. The Kansas City Fire Department said they have made at least 11 rescues in "typical high-water areas." Fire officials said no boats…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (190+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly declared a state of disaster emergency Monday after multiple rounds of severe weather brought storms, flooding and reported tornadoes across Kansas over the weekend. The declaration covers damage from April 25 through April 27 and allows state resources…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (391+ words) Residents in Miami County, Kansas, once again found themselves in the path of a tornado-warned storm Sunday night. The Miami County Sheriff’s office says the storm moved through around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, leaving 10 structures damaged in an area near W. 247th Street…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (200+ words) Montgomery County officials say a reported tornado hit Sycamore, Kansas tonight, snapping power poles and injuring one person. Crews are working through the night to restore service and assess damage. A reported tornado touched down Sunday evening in Sycamore, causing…...