Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

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Flooding Rain Threat

Potential Impacts From Flooding Rains

EXTREME

Potential for extreme rainfall flooding

DEVASTATING TO CATASTROPHIC

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of devastating to catastrophic flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals vastly exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

HIGH

Potential for major rainfall flooding

EXTENSIVE

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of extensive flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals well exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

MODERATE

Potential for moderate flooding

SIGNIFICANT

To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals notably exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

ELEVATED

Potential for some rainfall flooding

LIMITED

To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals are near amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

LITTLE TO NONE

Little to no rainfall flooding anticipated

LITTLE TO NONE

No immediate preparations needed to guard against excessive tropical rainfall.

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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

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