Rich Hill Missouri Fire Department

06/14/2026

Bates County has been placed under a tornado watch until 2300hrs

Stay weather aware.

06/13/2026

5:00 PM SATURDAY - Outflow boundary development failed, but severe storms have now gotten going along the cold front. These will push south slowly this evening toward the Kansas City Metro with a lightning & high wind threat. The hail/tornado risk slowly decreases the later we get into the night. Overall a good trend for the Metro in terms of severe weather, but winds/lightning still likely a thing closer to sunset. FOX4 News Kansas City

06/13/2026

Here's the timing for the next round of storms.

As always stay weather aware. And have ways to receive weather alerts at night.

06/13/2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1A.M. SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson
KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri,
including the following areas, Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson,
Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis and Platte.

* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Saturday through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight and
again Saturday evening. A band of 2-4 inches of rainfall ispossible tonight. Areas that receive heavy rainfall tonight could see additional flash flooding concerns with storms Saturday
evening.


You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

06/13/2026

At 7:40 a.m., the Rich Hill Fire Department was called to assist the Butler Fire Department with a residential propane tank fire. Personnel worked together to cool the tank and successfully extinguish the fire. Crews remained on scene until 10:30 a.m.

06/13/2026

Severe weather is possible today.

Stay weather aware.

06/12/2026

Good morning,

While the weather is looking great for today (Friday), chances for strong to severe storms return Saturday. All severe hazards are possible including damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall/flooding. Timing looks to be during the afternoon and evening on Saturday. There remain some uncertainties in the forecast and the risk remains conditional on potential shower and thunderstorm activity Saturday morning.

06/11/2026

Bates County has been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9p.m.

Stay weather aware.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Strong to severe storms across northern MO will continue moving east through the morning. The main hazards are damaging winds and large hail. Additional severe storms are possible this afternoon with all hazards possible.