Kansas Division of Emergency Management

06/01/2026

Stay weather aware wherever you are!

Widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce isolate instances of flash flooding across the Ozarks and Southeast through Friday. Scattered severe storms and heavy rain is expected across the Northwest U.S.. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to elevated fire weather over a por...

05/22/2026

Governor Laura Kelly issued an extraordinary event proclamation today in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This proclamation activates the disaster response and recovery portions of the Kansas Response Plan and authorizes the coordinated use of state and local resources.

“The World Cup is a once‑in‑a‑generation event with sustained, multi‑week impacts on Kansas’s public safety, transportation, and emergency management systems,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This declaration ensures Kansas remains fully prepared for the public safety and security demands associated with the World Cup.”

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Governor Laura Kelly issued an extraordinary event proclamation today in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This proclamation activates the disaster response and recovery portions of the Kansas Response Plan and authorizes the coordinated use of state and local resources.

05/18/2026

Know where to go when severe weather strikes in your area!

Governor Laura Kelly | Kansas Department of Transportation

05/18/2026

Parts of the state will be affected by severe weather including flooding.

Be ready:
- Stock supplies and charge devices.
- Have a safe place to shelter.
- Have more than one way to get weather alerts.
- Don't drive your car into flood waters.

Governor Laura Kelly | Kansas Department of Transportation

05/18/2026

With another round of severe weather rolling though today, where do you get emergency information? Is it your phone? Local TV and Radio? Web or Social Media? It's important with the severe weather tonight to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts.🌪

05/18/2026

“As wildland fires continue to burn in southwest Kansas, state agencies are providing resources to help local officials get the fires under control,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Resources that are being used are being coordinated through the State Emergency Operations Center and their state agency emergency support function partners.”

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Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency verbal declaration Thursday, May 14 at 5:08 p.m. due to wildland fires in Clark, Ford, Harper, Meade and Morton counties to support local communities with state fire suppression resources.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

There is a high fire risk across Kansas today. Please use caution and remember that it only takes a spark.

Governor Laura Kelly | Kansas Fire Marshal | Kansas Forest Service

05/17/2026