NWS Dodge City Blog

New River Forecast Point on the South Fork of the Ninnescah at Pratt effective May 2, 2022

Published 2022-03-26

Information regarding a new river forecast point on the South Fork of the Ninnescah River at Pratt.

65th Anniversary of the March 23-25, 1957 Blizzard

Published 2022-03-22

This is the 65th Anniversary of the 1957 blizzard.

2022 Spotter Talks

Published 2022-02-18

Severe Weather Preparedness - March 7-11, 2022

Published 2022-02-17

Severe Weather Preparedness - March 7-11, 2022

Survey Results for Tornadoes Occurring on 12-13 October 2021

Published 2021-10-14

Survey Results for Tornadoes Occurring on 12-13 October 2021

DodgeCityRadarGeneratorReplacement

Published 2020-07-09

The Dodge City WSR-88D will be out of service from 15 July through 22 July for replacement of the backup generator.

85th Anniversary of April 1935 Dust Storm (Black Sunday)

Published 2020-04-14

April 14th marks the 85th anniversary of the "Black Sunday" Dust Storm. The following was originally created in 2010 for the 75th Anniversary.

Ensign NOAA Weather Radio Operational

Published 2019-09-03

The Ensign NOAA Weather Radio communication line has been restored, and the radio is operational.

August 13 Widespread Damaging Wind

Published 2019-08-15

A forward propagating MCS/bow echo moved from northwest into south central Kansas during the late afternoon and evening hours on 13 August. Widespread damaging winds occurred along the entire path of the bow echo. The greatest damage occurred in Ellis County, where winds of at least 90 mph occurred in localized areas.

Damaging Winds near Woods on 5 August

Published 2019-08-07

Microbursts from thunderstorms in southwest Kansas caused damage to electrical lines, irrigation systems and structures south of the community of Woods, Kansas.