Nemaha County KS Emergency Management

05/20/2026

The sun returns later today with highs gradually warming to the middle 60s. Rain and isolated storm chances return late tonight through most of the Memorial Day weekend. Most areas will not see rain, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Highest chances for rain are currently Thursday evening - Friday morning. Widespread severe probabilities remain low at this time.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Seven tornadoes have been confirmed from the storms that occurred in the area on May 18. Four tornadoes were rated EF-1 and caused damage to trees, power poles, and other structures with peak winds estimated at 95 to 100 mph. Three tornadoes occurred in open fields with no known damage and therefore unknown intensity, but were confirmed by video evidence. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

05/19/2026

The results are in from the NWS' damage survey of the tornado we had last night:

Rating: EF-1
Path Length: 2.5 miles
Path Width: 100 yards

05/19/2026

Applications are open for my position as Nemaha County's emergency manager. You can find a short description and application online at:

Nemaha County, Kansas Official Government Website

05/19/2026

Much cooler airmass arrives behind the cold front with morning lows in the upper 40s/low 50s by sunrise. Highs are in the low and middle 60s today and Wednesday with partly sunny skies. Rain chances increase late Wednesday evening, becoming more likely on Thursday. Occasional thunderstorms are possible through Saturday, however widespread severe weather is low.

05/19/2026

Alright folks, now that things have finally calmed down and I'm heading home, I can give a little update.

Earlier this evening, a tornado touched down approximately 5 miles northwest of Sabetha. It struck a few farms before moving into Richardson County, Nebraska. Luckily, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

We definitely dodged a big one today as it could have been much much worse. In the next few days, the National Weather Service out of Topeka should be up here to conduct a survey of the tornado damage and also possible straight-line wind damage around Goff.

Have a great and restful night!

05/18/2026

Severe thunderstorms have developed and are moving northeast. Additional development is possible within the next few hours. The entire system will move eastward with time into this evening. Tornadoes, very large hail and damaging wind are possible.

05/18/2026

🚨🚨🚨 URGENT! 🚨🚨🚨

THIS IS A PDS (PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION) TORNADO WATCH

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 222 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL KANSAS

DICKINSON

IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS

GEARY MORRIS

IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS

CLAY CLOUD OTTAWA
REPUBLIC WASHINGTON

IN NORTHEAST KANSAS

BROWN JACKSON MARSHALL
NEMAHA POTTAWATOMIE RILEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, BELLEVILLE, BENNINGTON,
BLUE RAPIDS, CLAY CENTER, CLIFTON, CONCORDIA, COUNCIL GROVE,
FRANKFORT, GREENLEAF, HANOVER, HERINGTON, HIAWATHA, HOLTON,
HORTON, JUNCTION CITY, LINN, MANHATTAN, MARYSVILLE, MINNEAPOLIS,
SABETHA, SENECA, ST. MARYS, WAMEGO, AND WASHINGTON.

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05/18/2026

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop in central and north-central Kansas early this afternoon. Strong tornadoes, very large hail and damaging wind will be the initial threats. Please stay tuned to the weather and have multiple ways to receive warnings.