National Weather ServiceKansasHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 33 high wind warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 25 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 41% below the average of 19 for those months in 2008-2025. Sherman was covered most often (112 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Kansas get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 | 112 | 19 | March 15, 2026 |
| Ford | 107 | 17 | March 15, 2026 |
| Gray | 102 | 17 | March 15, 2026 |
| Finney | 101 | 16 | March 15, 2026 |
| Wallace | 101 | 19 | March 15, 2026 |
| Thomas | 98 | 18 | March 15, 2026 |
| Haskell | 96 | 15 | March 15, 2026 |
| Hodgeman | 95 | 15 | March 15, 2026 |
| Logan | 95 | 18 | March 15, 2026 |
| Stevens | 95 | 18 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | 93 | 14 | March 15, 2026 |
| Grant | 91 | 16 | March 15, 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.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. 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.