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Tornado watch issued for area

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 8 p.m. for five counties in Kansas, including Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, and Nemaha.The National Weather Service said there was a slight risk for severe thunderstorms over ...

Flooding in Leavenworth County minimal

Saturday’s powerful storm caused damage to many areas of Kansas, but Basehor and most of Leavenworth county escaped its clutches.Basehor Police Chief Lloyd Martley said the department had no reports of structural damage or damage to any property in the city. Martley said the biggest concern ...

Severe weather rattles county

There was no question about a tornado touching down near Tonganoxie as people approached the home of Betty Scott and her son, Charlie. Large sections of the roof of the house, located at the northeast corner of County Road 25 and Interstate 70, have been torn off, and broken windows are now ...

K-5 again open to traffic

The Kansas Department of Transportation is reporting the reopening of Kansas Highway 5 in Leavenworth County.The highway had been closed from Nine Mile Creek to Seven Mile Creek because of flooding, but it was reopened as of 2:30 p.m. Monday, KDOT said in a news release.

Lawrence man killed by lightning in Jefferson County

Send us your photosDo you have storm damage in your yard? How about great photos of severe weather moving through the area. Send them to us so we can feature them on our Web site and on 6News.11:30 p.m. A flash flood warning has been issued for southern Leavenworth County. Douglas County ...

Severe weather whirls through area

The series of storms that swept through Northeast Kansas took the life of a Lawrence man Saturday evening.The storm also left significant damage in southern Leavenworth County, destroying homes, barns and vehicles.And we may be in store for a repeat performance.6News meteorologist Matt Elwell ...

Flooding forecasted for Leavenworth County

The National Weather Service has issued a a flash flood and flood warning for Leavenworth County.Around 10:30 p.m. the Leavenworth County Emergency Management Department reported flooding from heavy rainfall. Trained spotters have reported 1.42 inches of rain.Two to four inches of water have ...

Winter storm to hit area

The Kansas City Metro area is included in a winter storm warning. The National Weather Service has issued the warning, which is in effect from 4 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties are in the warning area.Periods of rain and possibly sleet could initially mix with ...

Winter storm watch issued for weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties.The watch will be in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening.Beginning Friday night, rain is expected to transition to freezing rain and sleet, then ...