WEATHER — Storms forming over Colorado and northern New Mexico on Sunday night are expected to move east into Oklahoma and Arkansas by Monday, bringing a significant risk of flash flooding across the central United States.
While temperatures will fall below seasonal averages, the primary concern remains flooding — a sharp contrast to the dry, fire-prone conditions many areas have faced recently.
“We feel like we do have a good buffer zone, but I did get a little nervous this afternoon when I saw the flames coming over the hogback,” said Sue Sprod of Meeker, Colorado.
Rainfall Forecast
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Most areas could see 1 to 2 inches of rain.
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More than 2 inches is possible near the Kansas–Oklahoma border.
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Tuesday brings additional rain and potential downpours across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and north Texas.
Impact on Texas Communities
In Kerrville, Texas, residents are still recovering from deadly flash floods in July.
“Some of our subcontractors have lost everything as well. Some of them have lost family members, and keeping these tradesmen paid — it’s very important to us,” said Katy Culver, owner of Kerrville Design Build.
Local contractors report that donations have been crucial in keeping recovery efforts on track and helping families return to their homes.
Forecast Through Friday
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Thursday: Heavier rainfall will shift north into southern Kansas and southwestern Missouri.
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By Friday: Forecast models indicate 1 to 3 inches of rain possible across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Chicago Adopts New Flood Tech
In Chicago, where flash flooding has become a growing concern, neighborhoods are turning to new technology to track rising water levels.
Hyfi, an Illinois-based company, is installing sonar flood sensors in partnership with Verizon.
“This device measures the flooding on the ground and then, through Verizon’s connectivity, it links up with all the other 50 sensors that are going to be installed to help inform where to send off an alert,” explained Brandon Wong, Hyfi CEO.
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