Storm Chaser Jeff Smith

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

EXTREME FLOODING situation potentially unfolding here. Up to 11 inches of rain are estimated to have fallen since this time yesterday, according to MRMS radar composites and algorithms. You can actually see this data in the newly updated RadarOmega app.

A HIGH RISK for FLASH FLOODING is posted for this area today, and a moderate risk (one step down) for tomorrow. Be very cautious in the area. The red polygons on the map represent flash flood warnings that are in effect as of 1015AM CDT.

07/15/2026

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07/15/2026

If anyone’s in this area west of Janesville, WI, if you could, and I know it’s a stretch, go find my weather balloon. There’s a small blue instrument attached to a ruptured white balloon. I’m on the way to see if we can locate it.

07/15/2026

Missing views like this. Currently, we've been going through a dry spell of sorts with no noteworthy storms, so using this downtime to make updates and upgrades to the chase vehicle. However, I decided to share this photo from my chase near Plymouth, Nebraska, back in June.

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07/12/2026

We've updated our website to show our upcoming field missions and experiments. Our boundary investigation mission is coming up, date TBD, between now and September 15th. We're waiting for our first up coming severe weather risks in the Plains. Should become more active again towards next weekend. You can also help fund this upcoming mission on our website, as well. Businesses looking to sponsor deployments like this can message or email.

07/12/2026

Congratulations to my friends at Cajun Food Coma! Celebrating 5 Years!

07/12/2026

07/11/2026

Good educational piece by local Meteorologist Jared Shelton - KQ2 News