March 3, 2025
Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins today; tornado drill to take place Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Kansas weather produces a variety of hazards, including tornadoes, high winds, extreme heat and hail.
To adequately prepare for whatever Mother Nature may bring, K-State's Office of Emergency Management invites you to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week starting today, March 3, by reviewing your department's preparedness plans and emergency kits and taking part in an upcoming tornado drill.
Check out the preparedness topics for the week below.
The National Weather Service, or NWS, in Topeka will conduct a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5. The university participates in the drill as an opportunity to both test our on-campus alert systems and to provide weather safety and education information to students, faculty and staff. Please take part by identifying the nearest shelters or safest locations at your workplace or home. The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, as well as local news and radio stations. K-State sirens and the K-State Alerts system will be activated, and Riley, Saline and Johnson counties will participate in the drill.
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Monday Preparedness |
Tuesday Flood |
Wednesday Tornado Safety |
Thursday Hail/Wind Safety |
Friday Lightning Safety |
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Preparedness starts today! What would you do? Do you receive alerts? Do you know where to go? Do you have an emergency kit? |
Turn around, don't drown. Know your risk. Is your home, office or school in a flood plain? Could your normal route be impacted? |
Kansas averages 95 tornadoes per year. Peak season is between April and June. Where will you go? How will you know? |
Severe thunderstorms can pack a punch with winds and hail that cause substantial damage to trees, homes and vehicles. |
Every lightning strike can be deadly. Lightning strikes the United States 25 million times and kills 47 people on average each year. |
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NWS Prepare! Don't let Tornadoes Take You by Surprise guide K-State Emergency Response Guides Plan ahead for disasters at Ready.gov |
Flood Safety Tips and Resources |
Tornado Safety guide |
Severe Thunderstorm Safety guide | Lightning Safety Tips and Resources |
For additional historical severe weather information, view the NWS 2025 Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Information Packet.