(Cheyenne - Rawlins - Sherman) County Emergency Management

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This year's Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) conference has been very informative. NWS Goodland (Jesse Lun...
09/02/2026

This year's Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) conference has been very informative.

NWS Goodland (Jesse Lundquist) gave an excellent update this morning.

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Cheyenne County in northwestern Kansas...Western Rawlins County in northwestern Kans...
09/01/2026

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cheyenne County in northwestern Kansas...
Western Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of
St. Francis, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Cheyenne and western Rawlins Counties in northwestern Kansas,
including the following locations... Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

09/01/2026

.STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CHEYENNE COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN
KANSAS THROUGH 815 PM CDT...

At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles east of Bonny Reservoir, moving east at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Cheyenne County in
northwestern Kansas, including the following locations... Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...Hitchcock County in southwester...
08/28/2026

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1044 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southeast of Wauneta to 6 miles south of
Palisade to near Trenton to 4 miles southeast of Culbertson, moving
south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Trenton around 1050 PM CDT.
Stratton around 1100 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Herndon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

**Severe Thunderstorm WATCH** Includes Cheyenne, Rawlins, and Sherman THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THU...
08/28/2026

**Severe Thunderstorm WATCH**
Includes Cheyenne, Rawlins, and Sherman
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT

08/24/2026

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 36 in Rawlins County the week of August 24, 2026.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane while crews complete a mill and overlay on approximately 10 miles of highway on U.S. 36, between Road 11/Beardsley Road east to the intersection of U.S. 36 and K25 in Atwood.

Where crews are actively working, traffic will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Travelers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. KDOT and the Rawlins County Sheriff's Office reminds motorists to stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from using hand-held mobile devices in all active work zones.

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Northern Thomas County in northwestern Kansas...Northwestern Sheridan County in nort...
08/21/2026

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Thomas County in northwestern Kansas...
Northwestern Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas...
Southeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
Southwestern Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1053 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of
Herndon, or 12 miles west of Oberlin, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Gem.

This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 45 and 63.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...Decatur County in northwestern ...
08/21/2026

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...
Red Willow County in southwestern Nebraska...
Eastern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 956 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles north of Culbertson to 7 miles east of
Oberlin, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Culbertson around 1010 PM CDT.
Oberlin around 1015 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Central Sherman County in northwestern Kansas...* Until 1045 PM MDT.* At 910 PM MDT,...
08/20/2026

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Sherman County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 1045 PM MDT.

* At 910 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
of Burlington, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Kanorado around 920 PM MDT.
Ruleton around 935 PM MDT.
Goodland around 950 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Edson.

This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 0 and 35.

08/15/2026

**** Post is no longer current. ****

A line of storms are moving east-northeast through the area. The primary hazards are a possible 70 mph gust or two as well as Flash Flooding. Areas in the Blue Box should see the storms move in the next few hours.

Address

125 W US Business Highway 36
Saint Francis, KS
67756

Telephone

+17853322560

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