Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Thursday May 21, 2026...\n ON... May 21, 1903 A tornado moved north from 15 miles southwest of Dodge City, lifting 12 miles west of town. Homes and barns were destroyed. Eight people were injured. IN 1991...Stationary thunderstorms dumped 8 inches of rain in 6 hours on Liberal Kansas, causing the worst flood in 45 years. More than 35 homes were damaged and many people had to be temporarily relocated. The Red Cross provided assistance and some residents could only be reached by boat. Special pumping equipment was brought in to remove the water. Fish, mostly catfish, were being caught in the streets. The flood waters remained until 1 pm on the 23rd.

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