Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Light Rain

82°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 9 Aug 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Topeka KS

Flood Watch August 10, 01:00am until August 11, 07:00am
Heat Advisory August 9, 06:23am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 9, 06:23am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Topeka KS
 39.04°N 95.68°W
6:10 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
6am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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