National Weather ServiceKansasSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 1,253 severe thunderstorm warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 1,225 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 1,635, 38% above the average of 1,182 for those months in 2008-2025. Sherman was covered most often (850 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Kansas get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,635 |
| 2025 | 1,253 |
| 2024 | 1,523 |
| 2023 | 1,347 |
| 2022 | 858 |
| 2021 | 887 |
| 2020 | 887 |
| 2019 | 1,606 |
| 2018 | 1,362 |
| 2017 | 1,292 |
| 2016 | 1,509 |
| 2015 | 1,247 |
| 2014 | 1,162 |
| 2013 | 1,065 |
| 2012 | 782 |
| 2011 | 1,422 |
| 2010 | 1,169 |
| 2009 | 1,189 |
| 2008 | 1,487 |
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 | 850 | 207 | September 20, 2026 |
| Thomas | 827 | 208 | September 20, 2026 |
| Butler | 826 | 208 | September 20, 2026 |
| Finney | 800 | 203 | September 20, 2026 |
| Ford | 792 | 176 | September 13, 2026 |
| Logan | 778 | 175 | September 20, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | 770 | 212 | September 18, 2026 |
| Rawlins | 730 | 184 | September 18, 2026 |
| Sedgwick | 725 | 175 | September 20, 2026 |
| Wabaunsee | 686 | 197 | September 19, 2026 |
| Pottawatomie | 680 | 197 | September 20, 2026 |
| Wallace | 676 | 154 | September 20, 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 severe thunderstorm warnings for Kansas in AreaZine's record
NWS WichitaWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Butler and Sedgwick, KS
Expired 1:45 a.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS WichitaWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: McPherson and Saline, KS
Expired 2:45 a.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Wichita, KS
Expired 10:30 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Doniphan, Andrew, Buchanan and 1 more, KS and MO
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS TopekaWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and 1 more, KS
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Greeley, Logan, Wallace and 1 more, KS
Expired 8:30 p.m. MDT, September 19, 2026
NWS TopekaWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Brown, KS
Expired 7:45 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Dodge CityWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Hamilton, KS
Expired 7:15 p.m. MDT, September 19, 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 severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.