Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Cooler Air Across Kansas

Storms with heavy rainfall are affecting Kansas as a weather system brings severe weather risks, flooding concerns and a major cooldown across the region, according to KWCH and KCTV5 weather reports published on October 13 and October 12, 2026.

KWCH reported that evening storms could bring strong wind gusts, hail and torrential rain, with south central Kansas likely receiving 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. The greatest severe storm potential was along and east of a line from Topeka to Medicine Lodge.

KCTV5 reported that near-record heat and high humidity were creating conditions for strong to severe storms Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. The station said some storms could produce wind gusts of 60 mph or more and hail up to quarter size.

The storm threat also includes localized flooding concerns. KCTV5 reported that rainfall totals could reach 1 to 3 inches, with isolated areas receiving 3 to 5 inches as storms spread across communities.

According to KWCH, Wednesday will remain cloudy and cooler with intermittent rain and thunder, while severe weather is expected to become unlikely. A heavier rain area was forecast to move north from Oklahoma into Kansas overnight.

KWCH reported that Thursday morning rain would gradually end during the afternoon. Strong north to northwest winds could develop across central and western Kansas, with gusts approaching 40 mph.

The temperature shift will be significant after the storm system passes. KCTV5 reported that highs could fall from 90 degrees Tuesday to around 60 degrees Friday, with Saturday morning temperatures near 39 degrees.

KWCH reported that frost is possible late in the week due to clearer skies and colder air, with many areas expected to see overnight lows in the mid 30s.