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.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 9 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Valley Falls KS

Flood Watch August 10, 01:00am until August 11, 07:00am
Heat Advisory August 9, 08:36am until August 9, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 9, 08:36am until August 9, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 74 °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 89. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 10 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 74. Southeast wind around 5 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 89. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. 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 69.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Valley Falls KS
 39.35°N 95.46°W
7:40 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
8am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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