National Weather ServiceKansasDust Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Storm Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 22 dust storm warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 380% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Sherman was covered most often (23 times since 2008).
How many dust storm warnings does Kansas get?
Every dust storm warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 23 | 15 | September 18, 2026 |
| Thomas | 19 | 10 | June 9, 2026 |
| Logan | 16 | 7 | May 17, 2026 |
| Wallace | 16 | 7 | May 31, 2026 |
| Gove | 14 | 7 | May 17, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | 13 | 6 | June 9, 2026 |
| Greeley | 13 | 6 | June 21, 2026 |
| Rawlins | 13 | 6 | June 9, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 12 | 4 | April 23, 2026 |
| Wichita | 12 | 5 | June 21, 2026 |
| Decatur | 10 | 4 | June 9, 2026 |
| Graham | 8 | 3 | April 23, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest dust storm warnings for Kansas in AreaZine's record
NWS GoodlandWarningJune 20, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Greeley and Wichita, KS
Expired 8:15 p.m. MDT, June 20, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningMay 16, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Gove, KS
Expired 9:15 p.m. CDT, May 16, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningMay 16, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Gove, Greeley, Logan and 2 more, KS
Expired 7:30 p.m. MDT, May 16, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningMay 16, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Kit Carson and Sherman, CO and KS
Expired 5:45 p.m. MDT, May 16, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningApril 23, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Gove, Graham, Greeley and 3 more, KS
Expired 5:45 p.m. MDT, April 23, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a dust storm warning?
A dust storm warning means blowing dust will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less, a severe danger to drivers. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Kansas.