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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0036 Issued by the Topeka Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:07:27
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
507 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas...
Central Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 506 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Waterville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:04 PM, a tornado
was southwest of Waterville.
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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
Vermillion, and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9685 3968 9697
4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 235DEG 33KT 3959 9681
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:15:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
515 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-Marshall-
515 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Waterville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
Vermillion, and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9681 3969 9694
4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 235DEG 33KT 3964 9672
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:17:58
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
517 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-Marshall-
517 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:15 PM, a tornado
was reported southwest of Blue Rapids.
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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
Vermillion, and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9681 3969 9694
4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 233DEG 33KT 3966 9671
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:25:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3965 9678
3974 9681 3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 240DEG 29KT 3969 9665
$$
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Marshall-
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 524 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Spotters have reported
several touchdowns with this storm.
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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Vermillion,
and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3965 9678
3974 9681 3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 240DEG 29KT 3969 9665
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:25:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3965 9678
3974 9681 3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 240DEG 29KT 3969 9665
$$
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Marshall-
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 524 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Spotters have reported
several touchdowns with this storm.
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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Vermillion,
and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3965 9678
3974 9681 3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 240DEG 29KT 3969 9665
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:29:58
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
529 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Marshall-
529 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 528 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At 5:28 PM,
emergency management reported a tornado east of Blue Rapids.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Vermillion,
and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3975 9679
3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 235DEG 33KT 3970 9660
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:36:59
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
536 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Marshall-
536 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 535 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
Blue Rapids, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. At At 5:28 PM,
emergency management reported a tornado east of Blue Rapids.
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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Beattie, Vermillion, and Oketo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4000 9655 3971 9625 3962 9663 3984 9679
4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 229DEG 27KT 3973 9657
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:48:29
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
548 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Marshall-
548 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...
At 547 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northwest of
Frankfort, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Spotters continue to
report at tornado with this storm.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Beattie, and Vermillion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3962 9663 3978 9675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 230DEG 25KT 3977 9649
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
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