Severe Weather Threatens Plains and Central US with Rain and Flooding
Severe Weather Threatens Plains and Central US with Rain and Flooding
US · Published Apr 2, 2026
• Severe weather threatens the Plains and central US, impacting over 52 million people with potential flash floods and severe thunderstorms.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms from southern Kansas to northern Oklahoma, with the possibility of large hail and tornadoes.
• Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts, have a safety plan, secure outdoor objects, and avoid flooded areas to stay safe during the severe weather.
Severe weather impacts 52 million across central US
Severe weather is posing a significant threat to the Plains and central US, impacting over 52 million individuals across regions including the Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic.
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