First published Oct 13, 2026, 11:05:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 11:05:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 5:54PM CDT until October 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

The National Weather Service reported an observed storm near Mayetta, Kansas, with damaging wind and hail threats, and instructed people to shelter indoors. The alert was in effect until 6:15 p.m. CDT and also warned of possible flash flooding.

Why it matters

The alert called for immediate shelter and warned people not to drive through flooded roads.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 5:54PM CDT until October 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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