Harvey County Emergency Management

05/31/2026

A second round of severe weather is rolling through. This severe thunderstorm warning lasts until 8:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds remain the primary threats at this time.

05/30/2026

Much of Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm warning through 6:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds are currently the primary threats included in this storm. Please take appropriate precautions, and be safe.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Scattered to numerous severe storms are likely across the region for today and tonight. Storms are expected to initiate over the central Kansas this afternoon then spread slowly southeast across the region through the night time hours. All severe weather hazards possible.

04/27/2026

From the National Weather Service:

Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 4:00 AM CDT Hail and strong wind gusts are also potential threats in this watch. Please have multiple ways to receive weather updates this afternoon and evening, and plan accordingly.

04/26/2026

From the National Weather Service (NWS):

Strong to severe storms are possible across the region for today and tonight. Uncertainty remains regarding the coverage, location, and timing of the severe storms.

⛈️ Sunday (Morning through Mid-afternoon): Primary threats would be large hail.

⚡️ Sunday (Mainly after 8pm): Potential for intense storms. Hazards include large hail up to 2", damaging winds up to 60-70 MPH, a few tornadoes possible; including a strong tornado.

Please, continue to monitor the weather and be prepared for severe weather today and tonight. Have multiple ways to receive warnings, and review the Severe Weather Safety Information in the last image.

04/24/2026

From the National Weather Service (NWS):

Strong to severe storms are possible again for Saturday and Sunday across the region.

⛈️ Saturday: Primary threats would be large hail and damaging winds. Storms may continue into the late evening hours.

⚡️ Sunday: Potential for higher-impact severe weather. This is HIGHLY dependent on how much the atmosphere can destabilize during the afternoon and exact location of the warm front.

Stay informed on weather developments the next couple of days, and think ahead about your preparedness plans.

04/24/2026

TORNADO WARNING for Harvey county been issued until 7:30pm -Sirens activated in Newton, Walton, and East Lake at this time.

04/23/2026

⛈️ [Severe Storm Update Through 9pm] Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will continue across portions of central KS with additional development expected across northern OK and south-central KS. The strongest storms will be capable of 2-inch hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and tornadoes.

The tornado potential is expected to increase through 9 PM. This includes the potential for strong tornadoes.

Please have multiple ways to receive weather updates this afternoon and evening, and plan accordingly.

04/23/2026

⛈️ [Severe Storm Outlook Through 5 PM] Isolated to scattered thunderstorm development is expected across the yellow shaded area through 5 PM. Any storm that develops will be capable of 2-inch hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and a tornado cannot be ruled out.

Please have multiple ways to receive weather updates this afternoon and evening, and plan accordingly.