National Weather ServiceKansasRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 84 red flag warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 94 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 106, 40% above the average of 76 for those months in 2008-2025. Morton was covered most often (375 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Kansas get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 106 |
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2024 | 87 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2022 | 163 |
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2017 | 112 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2014 | 119 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2012 | 166 |
| 2011 | 146 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 375 | 87 | May 18, 2026 |
| Stevens | 366 | 86 | May 18, 2026 |
| Stanton | 356 | 82 | May 18, 2026 |
| Grant | 341 | 79 | May 18, 2026 |
| Greeley | 339 | 62 | April 22, 2026 |
| Wallace | 338 | 61 | April 23, 2026 |
| Sherman | 328 | 55 | April 23, 2026 |
| Seward | 325 | 71 | May 18, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 304 | 70 | May 17, 2026 |
| Haskell | 300 | 65 | May 18, 2026 |
| Kearny | 299 | 68 | May 17, 2026 |
| Wichita | 296 | 55 | April 22, 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 red flag warnings for Kansas in AreaZine's record
NWS Dodge CityWarningMay 18, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Ford and Clark, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 18, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningMay 17, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Phillips, Smith, Rooks and 3 more, KS and NE
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 17, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningMay 16, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Comanche, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 17, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningMay 14, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Stanton, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 14, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningMay 12, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Phillips, Rooks, Valley and 7 more, KS and NE
Expired 10:00 p.m. CDT, May 13, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningMay 11, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Phillips, Smith, Rooks and 1 more, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 12, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningApril 26, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Stanton, Grant, Morton and 1 more, KS
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, April 26, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningApril 23, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Smith, Jewell, Rooks and 13 more, KS and NE
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, 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 red flag warning?
A red flag warning means critical fire weather is happening or about to happen: strong wind, very low humidity and dry fuels together, so a fire that starts can spread fast. Each office sets the criteria with its land-management partners. 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.