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With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
Lightning blamed for fire that destroyed barn in Kansas
FRANKLIN COUNTY—A strong thunderstorm that featured a lot of lightning is being blamed for a fire that destroyed a barn in rural Franklin. Just before 10p.m. Friday, crews responded to a fire in the 1000 Block of Oregon Road, according to the Franklin County, Kansas, Sheriff’s Office. Crews...
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