Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Crawford County, Kansas
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 12 at 7:26PM CDT until September 12 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
At 725 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Hepler to near Walnut to Erie, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 715 PM, 60 mph winds were reported 7 miles east of Petrolia, KS. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Pittsburg, Frontenac, Girard, Arma, Cherokee, Chicopee, Mccune, Franklin, Walnut, Hepler, Beulah, Opolis, Greenbush, Yale, Ringo, Lone Oak, Farlington, Brazilton, Polk, and Porterville.
Effective September 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM ET · Expires September 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Springfield MO
Expires
September 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Crawford County, Kansas?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Crawford County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Bourbon County.