Douglas County, KS- Emergency Management

06/23/2026

Chance for storms in the area over the next two days. Chances are low, but DGCO could see storms around 3-7 PM, with Damaging winds (60-65 mph) / Hail (1"). Stay weather aware, DGCO! EM3 06/23 1100

06/21/2026

Douglas County has been placed in a Severe Thunderstorm watch until 0600 AM, Sunday 6/21/26.
Be safe, Be smart. We care. Be weather aware.

06/17/2026

We are monitoring the potential for thunderstorms to form near Douglas County within the next few hours and move southeast. Stay weather aware and have a plan to move indoors if storms form in the area. EM2 6/17/2026 1451

Severe storms are expected to develop along a cold front in the next few hours, generally in the yellow dashed area in the image below. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings if in this area.

06/17/2026

We have a Wind Advisory until Noon today, followed by the potential for storms around 3-4 PM with Large Hail (2”)/Damaging Winds (60-70 mph)/Tornadoes possible. Stay weather-aware and tuned in for updates. EM3 06/17 0859

Expect strong southwest winds into the early afternoon today for much of eastern Kansas. The winds will diminish from northwest to southeast as a cold front passes. The front may spark severe thunderstorms in portions of east-central Kansas from the mid-afternoon to mid-evening. There is a chance for showers and storms south of Interstate 70 Thursday. This chance spreads area-wide this weekend.

06/17/2026

A burn ban is in effect in Douglas County today. Open burning is not allowed in the unincorporated areas. Please call 911 if you see smoke or fire as with wind gusts up to 47 mph, fire will travel quickly and burn efficiently.

06/16/2026

Another chance for severe storms this Wednesday (3-6 PM) with Large Hail (2”)/Damaging Winds (60- 70 mph)/Tornadoes possible. Please stay weather-aware and tuned in for updates. EM 3 06/16 0851

06/15/2026

We will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today at noon. These tests ensure that our siren system is functioning properly and ready for activation during severe weather. EM2 6/15/2026 1030

06/14/2026

Update: This Severe Thunderstorm Warning has expired at 8:30pm. Additional showers and thunderstorms will continue to pass over Douglas County over the next hour. EM2 6/13/2026 2030

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Douglas County at 734 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles west of Keene to near Meriden to near Valle Falls, moving southeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing 60-65 MPH wind gusts.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Warning in effect until 20:30. EM7 06/13/2026

06/14/2026

NWS service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that includes the northwest corner of Douglas County, including Lecompton. This warning is effective until 8 pm. EM7

06/13/2026

We are still on track for potential severe thunderstorms later this evening moving down from the Nebraska border. EM7 06/13/2026