Dodge City, Kan. – Western Kansas faces a soggy start to the week as widespread showers and thunderstorms bring high rain chances across the region through Tuesday night. Residents from Dodge City to Liberal could see heavy downpours, with storm probabilities reaching 80 percent Monday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, rainfall chances climb steadily Sunday evening and peak late Monday into early Tuesday. Elkhart, Garden City, and Pratt all face strong storm potential, with several locations exceeding 70 percent chances for precipitation. The storms may impact morning and evening commutes, with low-lying roads and rural routes at risk for standing water.
Liberal, Med Lodge, and Ashland are expected to see the heaviest rainfall Monday night, while Dodge City and Garden City could continue to experience showers through Wednesday. Residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to keep devices charged in case of power outages. Farmers and ranchers should prepare for saturated fields, which may delay harvest and cattle operations.
Rain chances ease by late week, but another round of scattered showers lingers into Thursday. Additional advisories may be issued if heavy rainfall persists.
Five Day Forecast for Dodge City, KS
- Sunday: Scattered showers, 40% chance by afternoon, high near 87.
- Monday: Widespread storms, 80% chance, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
- Tuesday: Showers tapering, 50% chance early, high near 82.
- Wednesday: Isolated storms, 30% chance, high near 85.
- Thursday: Scattered rain, 40% chance, highs in the low 80s.
