• Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall issued for northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri

    ByRishav Kothari

    The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) placed parts of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri under a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall from 07:00 CDT (12:00 UTC) on September 15 through 07:00 CDT (12:00 UTC) on September 16, 2026, as repeated thunderstorms threaten flash flooding. The Moderate Risk extends into far southeastern Nebraska, while parts of the northern Kansas City/Pleasant Hill forecast area have already received more than 127 mm (5 inches) of rain and could receive another 25–76 mm (1–3 inches).

  • Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories issued from the Central Plains to the Southwest U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories were issued across parts of the central and southern United States, the Southwest and California on September 8, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast heat index values up to 44°C (112°F) in parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma and temperatures up to 47°C (116°F) in Death Valley and the Colorado River Valley, with several western alerts continuing through September 11.

  • NWS heat advisories cover parts of 17 states on September 1, heat indices up to 43°C (110°F) forecast, U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    Heat Advisories covered a broad corridor from the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley through the Midwest, Ohio Valley and parts of the Mid-Atlantic on September 1, 2026. National Weather Service (NWS) offices forecast heat indices from around 37.2°C (99°F) to 43°C (110°F), with several multi-day products citing limited overnight relief as a factor in maintaining the advisories.

  • Woman found dead, hundreds rescued as historic floods hit Missouri

    ByRishav Kothari

    Authorities in Missouri recovered the body of a woman on July 11, 2026. The victim was reportedly swept away by floodwaters on July 10 as catastrophic flooding struck much of southeastern Missouri. Over 30 cm (12 inches) of rainfall was recorded in parts of the region in 24 hours, while the Black River rose to record heights. Hundreds of rescues were conducted across the state, with the relief operation still ongoing.

  • Missouri declares State of Emergency, historic flash floods prompt hundreds of rescues

    ByRishav Kothari

    Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a State of Emergency on July 10, 2026 after historic flash floods struck parts of central, south-central, and southeastern Missouri, prompting hundreds of water rescues. Torrential rainfall of 150–300 mm (6–12 inches) in less than 24 hours overwhelmed rivers, roads, and communities, while additional flooding remains possible through the weekend.

  • Extreme heat alerts cover portions of 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 46°C (115°F)

    ByRishav Kothari

    Extreme Heat Warnings, Extreme Heat Watches, and Heat Advisories are in effect across 31 U.S. states after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of heat alerts on June 29, 2026. Peak heat index values are forecast to reach 46°C (115°F), with dangerous heat and humidity expected to persist into early July across parts of the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and central United States.

  • Extreme Heat Watches and Heat Advisories issued across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

    ByRishav Kothari

    Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches have been issued across parts of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota ahead of intensifying heatwave beginning Sunday, June 28, 2026. Heat index values are forecast to exceed 38°C (100°F) across much of the region, with some areas expected to reach 41 to 43°C (105 to 110°F) through Tuesday or Thursday, depending on location.

  • Severe storms and flash flooding forecast across the Plains, Midwest, and eastern U.S. through June 23

    ByRishav Kothari

    A multi-day severe weather outbreak is forecast to affect large portions of the central and eastern United States through Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Forecasters are warning of scattered to widespread flash flooding in parts of Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri under a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall, while severe thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes develop across the Plains and Midwest.

  • 2 dead and 1 missing after 12-year-old rescued from rising waters at Lake Springfield, Missouri

    ByRishav Kothari

    Two teenage girls died and a 40-year-old woman remained missing as of June 17, 2026 after four members of the same family became trapped by rising water near the dam at Springfield Lake in Missouri at 16:30 LT on June 14. A 12-year-old was rescued shortly after the incident, while search operations involving more than 40 responders continued for the missing woman.