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Dodge City, KS Storm Update Nov. 5: Heavier Rain Through 7 AM
DODGE CITY, KS – A band of steadier, heavier rainfall is moving across southwest Kansas early Thursday, November 5, with scattered thunderstorms and additional rainfall expected through approximately
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-05T10:22:47.720Z
DODGE CITY, KS – A band of steadier, heavier rainfall is moving across southwest Kansas early Thursday, November 5, with scattered thunderstorms and additional rainfall expected through approximately 7 a.m. in communities stretching from Syracuse and Garden City to Dodge City and Kinsley.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, a 2:30 a.m. weather update indicates that light to moderate rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue through daybreak, with the heaviest precipitation concentrated along and south of a corridor crossing several southwest Kansas communities.
Heavier Rain Expected Between 3 and 7 AM Forecasters identified a zone favorable for heavier rainfall extending across portions of southwest Kansas, including areas near Garden City, Dodge City, Ulysses and surrounding communities.
The National Weather Service expects an additional 0.2 to 0.4 inches of rain in several locations between 3 and 7 a.m. Thursday.
The heaviest rainfall is expected along and just south of a line extending from Syracuse through Garden City and Dodge City to Kinsley.
While thunderstorms are possible, the supplied update does not indicate a severe thunderstorm warning or widespread flooding threat.
Morning Travel Could Be Affected Motorists traveling through southwest Kansas early Thursday should prepare for periods of reduced visibility and wet pavement during heavier showers.
Drivers along U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 56 and other regional routes may encounter changing conditions as rain bands move through the area.
Scattered thunderstorms could also produce occasional lightning, making outdoor activities potentially hazardous during the early morning hours.
Rain Expected to Continue Through Daybreak The National Weather Service expects showers and scattered thunderstorms to continue through approximately 7 a.m., although rainfall intensity may vary considerably between communities.
Some locations could receive additional moderate rainfall while others experience lighter showers.
Residents across Finney, Ford, Hamilton and surrounding southwest Kansas counties should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts and radar information for changes in storm coverage and rainfall intensity.