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Tornado Warning 66, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this tornado warning at Jun 13, 2026, 6:25 PM CDT for Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Kansas. It was in force for 20 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 13, 2026, 6:25 PM CDT (23:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 13, 2026, 6:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 20 min
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
Counties Pottawatomie County, KS, Riley County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 6:27 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Olsburg, KS | Several large trees down. |
| Jun 13, 6:27 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 W Olsburg, KS | Along with nickel size hail. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2:30 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KTOP 132325
TORTOP
KSC149-161-132345-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
625 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
West central Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 625 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Olsburg, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Northern Manhattan, Olsburg, and Tuttle Creek Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3942 9674 3948 9664 3932 9634 3921 9661
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 316DEG 40KT 3941 9664
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan4 follow-up statements
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WWUS53 KTOP 132329
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
629 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
KSC149-161-132345-
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Riley-Pottawatomie-
629 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RILEY AND WEST CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
At 629 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tuttle Creek Lake, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Manhattan, Olsburg, and Tuttle Creek Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3937 9671 3944 9661 3930 9638 3921 9661
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 334DEG 38KT 3937 9663
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan011
WWUS53 KTOP 132332
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
632 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
KSC149-161-132345-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-260613T2345Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
632 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RILEY AND WEST CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
At 632 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tuttle Creek Lake, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Manhattan and Tuttle Creek Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3935 9670 3942 9657 3930 9638 3921 9661
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 326DEG 42KT 3934 9660
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan481
WWUS53 KTOP 132336
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
636 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
KSC149-161-132345-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-260613T2345Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
636 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
RILEY AND WEST CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
At 635 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southeast of Tuttle Creek Lake, moving southeast
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Manhattan.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3931 9667 3938 9653 3928 9642 3921 9661
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 331DEG 42KT 3930 9658
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan725 WWUS53 KTOP 132340 RRA SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 640 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 KSC149-161-132350- /O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-260613T2345Z/ Riley-Pottawatomie- 640 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL RILEY AND WEST CENTRAL POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM CDT... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Kansas. && LAT...LON 3931 9667 3938 9653 3928 9642 3921 9661 TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 316DEG 40KT 3928 9655 $$ Flanagan
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jun 13, 6:21 PM CDT, 4 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Scattered severe storms remain likely as a cold front tracks southeast late this afternoon and evening across northeast Kansas. Large hail, damaging wind gusts from 70-80 mph, and a few tornadoes are possible with the strongest storms.
- Antecedent soil moisture from previous rainfall and forecast rain amounts from 2 to 4 inches are expected to cause areas of localized flash flooding this evening. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning over portions of east central Kansas.
- Below normal temperatures and relief from the humidity arrives on Sunday-Monday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s.
- As the moisture returns Wednesday-Thursday, upper air pattern becomes more unsettled as shower and thunderstorm chances return to the region.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 13, 6:21 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Topeka KS 621 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Scattered severe storms remain likely as a cold front tracks southeast late this afternoon and evening across northeast Kansas. Large hail, damaging wind gusts from 70-80 mph, and a few tornadoes are possible with the strongest storms. - Antecedent soil moisture from previous rainfall and forecast rain amounts from 2 to 4 inches are expected to cause areas of localized flash flooding this evening. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning over portions of east central Kansas. - Below normal temperatures and relief from the humidity arrives on Sunday-Monday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s. - As the moisture returns Wednesday-Thursday, upper air pattern becomes more unsettled as shower and thunderstorm chances return to the region. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1248 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 Mid level water vapor imagery this afternoon exhibits several embedded vort maxes coming off the CO Rockies ahead of the main upper trough axis entering the western high plains this evening. Warm front has lifted through the forecast area where dewpoints have increased into the low 70s. The morning's MCV over southeast Kansas has complicated the forecast for this afternoon and evening, resulting in a delay in richer low level moisture and warmer temps advecting northward by mid afternoon. In addition, a secondary MCS over southeast Nebraska has pushed an outflow boundary through northeast Kansas, providing a potential focus for storm development as early as 1-2 PM. In terms of the cold front, lack of stronger convergence and slower timing of the boundary on some of the CAMs has led to uncertainty in coverage/location of severe storms this afternoon and evening. Environment in vicinity of the front and just ahead of remains conducive for severe storms given that MLCAPE quickly increases above 2500 J/KG between 3-9 PM while effective shear is adequate at 35-40 kts. Current thinking is for isolated storm initiation to occur near a remnant outflow boundary as early as 1 PM, becoming more scattered in coverage between 5-9 PM as the front progresses southeast. Initially, large hail and damaging wind gusts are the primary hazards. Sfc winds back slightly to the southeast by early evening, increasing low level SRH and the potential for a few tornadoes with any supercells, especially near any residual boundaries. Further into the evening, brief spin up tornadoes along the leading edge of the MCS are possible as 0-3 KM bulk shear vectors increase to around 30 kts with the LLJ. In terms of flooding, sparser coverage of convection may limit the widespread threat for flooding. However as storms congeal into a cluster/line, PWAT values increase above 2 inches while moisture convergence enhances towards east central Kansas. Rainfall rates of 2-3 inches/hr still seem reasonable, however may be more localized depending on the coverage of storms. Decided to not make any changes to the Flood Watch at this time, progged to end by 6 AM Sunday, perhaps earlier in the morning as storms clear out. The MCS is expected to exit southeast overnight behind the front, as a much cooler and drier airmass overspreads the region on Sunday. Under mostly cloudy skies, highs Sunday will struggle to reach the middle 70s with north winds around 10 mph. Lows to start the work week Monday are in the 50s before temps begin to gradually warm back into the 80s by Tuesday. Longwave upper trough dives into the Midwest next week, shifting winds to the northwest in the region. Embedded perturbations coming off the high plains may develop an overnight MCS Tuesday evening towards central KS. Another front dropping southward in the Wednesday-Thursday timeframe may also be the impetus for stronger thunderstorms before high pressure takes over once again at the end of the work week. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 619 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 Maintained the Prob30 mention at this time for TSRA across all terminals due to the clear separation and storm motion ongoing over northeastern Kansas and back over central Kansas areas. If the line shows trends of merging then will likely go prevailing but confidence will only increase as this takes place - if it does indeed take place. Still accounting for a period of additional showers and isolated thunderstorms behind the front through 08-09Z time frame with VCSH as trends for overall thunder potential should trend down dramatically as the front and any associated storms push through. Winds remain northerly behind the front through the balance of the period with a few gusts overnight with the immediate lower level dry air push. && .TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Sunday morning for KSZ026-KSZ038-KSZ039-KSZ040- KSZ054-KSZ055-KSZ056-KSZ058-KSZ059. && DISCUSSION...Prieto AVIATION...Drake
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 13, 12:52 PM CDT, 5 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Topeka KS 1252 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 KSZ008>012-020>024-034>037-141800- Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley- Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris- 1252 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Severe thunderstorms are possible across the entire area this afternoon and evening, with the greatest potential in northeast and east central Kansas. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding are the main hazards. A tornado or two is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER MESSAGE Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. && More detailed information can be found at: www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf KSZ026-038>040-054>056-058-059-141800- Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey- Anderson- 1252 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Kansas and northeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Severe thunderstorms are possible across the entire area this afternoon and evening, with the greatest potential in northeast and east central Kansas. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding are the main hazards. A tornado or two is possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of northeast and east central Kansas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER MESSAGE Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. && More detailed information can be found at: www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 13, 5:27 PM CDT, 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
527 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0523 PM Hail 4 SSE Bremen 39.84N 96.76W
06/13/2026 E1.00 Inch Marshall KS Emergency Mngr
&&
CPLocal storm report, Jun 13, 5:34 PM CDT, 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
534 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0532 PM Hail 6 WSW Clyde 39.57N 97.52W
06/13/2026 M1.75 Inch Cloud KS Law Enforcement
Sheriffs office relayed report of golf ball
size hail on Highway 9 west of Clyde.
Location estimated from radar.
&&
DRLocal storm report, Jun 13, 5:35 PM CDT, 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
535 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0533 PM Hail 1 S Marysville 39.83N 96.65W
06/13/2026 E1.00 Inch Marshall KS Emergency Mngr
Also 50-60 mph winds.
&&
CPLocal storm report, Jun 13, 5:36 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
536 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0533 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Marysville 39.83N 96.65W
06/13/2026 E60 MPH Marshall KS Emergency Mngr
Also with 1 inch hail.
&&
CPLocal storm report, Jun 13, 5:41 PM CDT, 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
541 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0539 PM Hail 3 WSW Clyde 39.57N 97.45W
06/13/2026 M2.00 Inch Cloud KS Trained Spotter
Along Highway 9.
&&
DRLocal storm report, Jun 13, 6:11 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
611 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0608 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Frankfort 39.71N 96.42W
06/13/2026 E60 MPH Marshall KS Emergency Mngr
&&
CPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 3:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 39 min |
| Jun 13, 4:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Washington | 35 min |
| Jun 13, 4:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 47 min |
| Jun 13, 4:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 46 min |
| Jun 13, 4:34 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TOP | Republic | 4 hr |
| Jun 13, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Washington | 35 min |
| Jun 13, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Cloud, Republic, Washington | 50 min |
| Jun 13, 5:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Washington | 44 min |
| Jun 13, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Washington | 23 min |
| Jun 13, 5:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TOP | Marshall, Washington | 25 min |
| Jun 13, 5:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Clay, Cloud, Republic, Washington | 39 min |
| Jun 13, 5:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Republic, Washington | 33 min |
| Jun 13, 5:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Nemaha | 41 min |
| Jun 13, 5:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Brown, Nemaha | 36 min |
| Jun 13, 5:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Clay, Washington | 50 min |
| Jun 13, 5:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TOP | Marshall, Washington | 4 hr |
| Jun 13, 5:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Clay, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley, Washington | 24 min |
| Jun 13, 6:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Brown, Nemaha | 23 min |
| Jun 13, 6:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Clay, Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley, Washington | 51 min |
| Jun 13, 6:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie | 49 min |
| Jun 13, 6:28 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TOP | Pottawatomie, Riley | 12 min |
| Jun 13, 6:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Brown, Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie | 39 min |
| Jun 13, 6:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Geary, Jackson, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee | 44 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.