Kansas City Faces Record Early Severe Weather Season in 2026
Kansas City’s severe weather season is off to a record start. Here’s what to know
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Kansas City, Missouri, is experiencing an unprecedented start to its 2026 severe weather season, with the National Weather Service issuing a record 252 warnings by late April. This surge is attributed to a series of storm systems, raising concerns as the peak months of May and June approach.
- 01Kansas City has recorded 252 severe weather warnings by April 27, the highest ever for this time of year.
- 02The area has issued 37 tornado warnings, the second-highest since 2006.
- 0316 confirmed tornadoes have touched down in the Kansas City area this year.
- 04The surge in warnings is due to a continuous flow of storm systems rather than a single major event.
- 05Residents are advised to stay vigilant as the peak severe weather season approaches.
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Kansas City, Missouri, is off to a record-breaking start to its 2026 severe weather season, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing 252 warnings by April 27, surpassing any previous year. Meteorologist Eric Carothers noted that 215 of these warnings were for severe thunderstorms, placing Kansas City third in the nation for total warnings, following Norman, Oklahoma, and Lincoln, Illinois. The region has seen 37 tornado warnings, marking the second-highest total since 2006. So far, 16 confirmed tornadoes have touched down, including notable EF2 and EF1 tornadoes in April. Carothers emphasized that the current surge is due to a steady stream of storm systems rather than a single catastrophic event. As the peak months of May and June approach, residents are urged to stay informed and prepared for potential severe weather.
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Residents in the Kansas City area need to remain vigilant and prepared for severe weather as the peak season approaches, which could affect safety and property.
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