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Record from Jul 23, 2026. Back to current conditions

Topeka Jul 23, 2026

Review recorded on Jul 24, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

low

A single day could bring around 8.6mm of rain on 2026-07-24 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 24.6mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 28, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 45.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers

A dry stretch is forming

high

9 dry days in a row could start 2026-07-28. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 28, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · grain farmers

Heat is building above the usual range

medium

Daily highs may average around 36.8°C over the next week — above the 32.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 30, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 9.3mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0.2mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 25, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 44.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 32.8mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 3.4mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 28, 2026, 6:03 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 32.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0.7 mmMax 24.5 °CMin 18.9 °CGusts 29.9 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Jul 23, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · high 52w · 7d +4.2%
corn · high 52w · 7d +8.2%