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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Tuesday, June 24

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Central Kansas Sees Heavy Rainfall and High Winds Over Weekend

Sunday, May 25

Parts of central Kansas saw significant rainfall over the weekend; others saw minimal rain. The National Weather Service reported the heaviest band of rain was generally from north of Dodge City across Edwards and southern Stafford and Reno counties into Kingman and Sedgwick counties.Through... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding likely to impact Arkansas’ crops

Monday, April 7

Northeast Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood says he had a pretty decent start to this year’s planting season. “My family, all in all, probably had about 750 acres of rice planted and probably 900 acres of corn planted,” he says. According to the latest Crop... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding delay planting progress

Monday, April 7

Planting delays are likely to continue as much of Kentucky continues to battle historic flooding. Caleb Ragland farms in the central part of the state. “I just hope that there’s some left for the critical growing season throughout the later spring and summer,” he... Read More.

Another major Spring storm organizes across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some

Wednesday, April 2

A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada. Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts of the Dakotas into the upper Great Lakes region, with accumulations potentially complicating ice... Read More.

A major Spring storm to organize across the Heartland; a heavy rain event follows for some

Tuesday, April 1

Another Round of Heavy Rain for Mid-Kansas

Wednesday, June 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — The mid-Kansas area saw another round of very heavy rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with rain continuing to fall.The Heaviest rain fell in a band from Hutchinson and Sterling east across southern McPherson County into Marion... Read More.

Heavy Rain and Wind Causes Flooding, Power Outages

Sunday, June 9

By Lucky Kidd Late Saturday night storms brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of Kansas Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Wind gusts between 60-70 miles an hour were reported across many areas of southwest into parts of central Kansas, with the... Read More.

Heavy Rainfall Thursday and Friday Morning Cause Flooding Issues in Southeast Kansas

Friday, April 26

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Very heavy rainfall Thursday into Friday morning caused flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, with the potential for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend.The highest rainfall totals locally were in Anderson, Bourbon and Linn Counties. The National Weather... Read More.

Heavy Construction Traffic Expected Wednesday at Site of New Hilton Garden Inn Near 17th and Waldron

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is going to be a large amount of construction traffic Wednesday at the site of the new Hilton Garden Inn near 17th and Waldron.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements said during Tuesday's City Council meeting they are planning... Read More.

Heavy Police Presence Near Plum Creek Elementary During AM Drop-off

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There was an increased police presence during drop-off time Wednesday morning at Plum Creek Elementary School.Buhler USD 313 said in a message to parents that they were notified by Hutchinson Police of an individual being dealt with in the area of... Read More.