The National Weather Service is looking for volunteer weather observers across Kansas. If you have an interest in recording rainfall and snowfall measurements, please sign up to be a CoCoRaHS observer. The Kansas Climate Office will provide a rain gauge free of charge when a new observer applies.

CoCoRaHS is the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network, a group of over 20,000 volunteer weather observers nationwide.  CoCoRaHS observers measure precipitation (rain, hail, and snow) that falls at their location, and share their observations online.  

Reports from CoCoRaHS observers are used by many organizations at the local, state and national level, including the National Weather Service.  By volunteering as an observer, you play an important role in documenting how the weather affects your community. 

All you need to report precipitation for CoCoRaHS is a standard 4 inch diameter rain gauge (shown in the photo above), and internet access to relay reports via the CoCoRaHS app or website.  If you don't have a rain gauge, you can still report additional observations including snowfall, snow depth, hail, significant weather reports, and condition monitoring updates.  

You can report daily, during the rain or snow season, or whenever you are available to take measurements.  It's up to you!  We are simply grateful for any reports you can share.