Harvey County Emergency Management

Harvey County Emergency Management The official page of Harvey County Emergency Management. This is achieved in a variety of ways.

Harvey County Emergency Management is tasked by the Board of County Commissioners to oversee and ensure positive outcomes for all prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts related to emergency and disaster operations. They include:
-Creating and updating the Harvey County Emergency Operations Plan.
-Coordinating and Supporting emergency response resources.
-Hosting Local E

mergency Planning Commission (LEPC) meetings and training.
-Providing training and exercise opportunities to emergency response stakeholders through a TEP.
-Serving as a local EM point of contact to Kansas and Federal Emergency Management agencies.
-Coordinating and supporting recovery operations during large-scale events.
-Raising awareness for emergency preparedness best practices.
-Promoting a resilient community through a variety of prevention and protection efforts.
-Encourage a whole community approach to emergency management.

06/09/2026

All of Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm WARNING through 10:45 p.m. Strong wind and hail are currently the primary threats associated with this storm. Please take appropriate precautions!

06/09/2026

⛈️ Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm watch through 1 a.m. Stay weather aware tonight! ⛈️

05/31/2026

A second round of severe weather is rolling through. This severe thunderstorm warning lasts until 8:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds remain the primary threats at this time.

05/30/2026

Much of Harvey County is included in a severe thunderstorm warning through 6:45 p.m. Hail and strong winds are currently the primary threats included in this storm. Please take appropriate precautions, and be safe.

05/18/2026
05/18/2026

Scattered to numerous severe storms are likely across the region for today and tonight. Storms are expected to initiate over the central Kansas this afternoon then spread slowly southeast across the region through the night time hours. All severe weather hazards possible.

From the National Weather Service:Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 4:00 AM CDT Hail and strong wind...
04/27/2026

From the National Weather Service:

Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 4:00 AM CDT Hail and strong wind gusts are also potential threats in this watch. Please have multiple ways to receive weather updates this afternoon and evening, and plan accordingly.

From the National Weather Service (NWS):Strong to severe storms are possible across the region for today and tonight. Un...
04/26/2026

From the National Weather Service (NWS):

Strong to severe storms are possible across the region for today and tonight. Uncertainty remains regarding the coverage, location, and timing of the severe storms.

⛈️ Sunday (Morning through Mid-afternoon): Primary threats would be large hail.

⚡️ Sunday (Mainly after 8pm): Potential for intense storms. Hazards include large hail up to 2", damaging winds up to 60-70 MPH, a few tornadoes possible; including a strong tornado.

Please, continue to monitor the weather and be prepared for severe weather today and tonight. Have multiple ways to receive warnings, and review the Severe Weather Safety Information in the last image.

From the National Weather Service (NWS):Strong to severe storms are possible again for Saturday and Sunday across the re...
04/24/2026

From the National Weather Service (NWS):

Strong to severe storms are possible again for Saturday and Sunday across the region.

⛈️ Saturday: Primary threats would be large hail and damaging winds. Storms may continue into the late evening hours.

⚡️ Sunday: Potential for higher-impact severe weather. This is HIGHLY dependent on how much the atmosphere can destabilize during the afternoon and exact location of the warm front.

Stay informed on weather developments the next couple of days, and think ahead about your preparedness plans.

04/24/2026

TORNADO WARNING for Harvey county been issued until 7:30pm -Sirens activated in Newton, Walton, and East Lake at this time.

Address

120 E. 7th Street
Newton, KS
67114

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13162846910

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