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Heavy Snow in the Sierra Nevada; Heavy Rainfall in Texas Sunday

Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges into Saturday causing hazardous travel conditions. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued. Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across portions of eastern Texas into Louisiana on Sunday. Read More >

Overview

Another round of strong to severe storms rolled across Eastern Kansas Friday night, May 18th. Some of the hardest hit spots were in Jefferson county, which experienced significant tree damage and some damage to structures as well. Widespread heavy rainfall over the week culminated in some of the area rivers flooding, some lingering into early the next week.

Valley Falls Tree Damage
Tree Damage In Valley Falls
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