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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:46:28 pm CDT

Local Weather History For September 12th...
The Chikaskia River reached its highest level ever recorded on this
day in 2008 as widespread showers and thunderstorms spread across
northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Homes and businesses were
completely flooded with multiple roads closed all the way from
Woodward to Kay County. As a result of the river flooding, 20 homes
were completely destroyed and 14 homes reported major damage. Damage
totals from the event reached $8 million.

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