Wichita, KS – Several Kansas cities are seeing historically high rainfall totals this year, with Kingman setting a new all-time record, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Wichita office.
Data released Tuesday shows Kingman, KS, has received 42.71 inches of rain through September, more than 15 inches above average. This makes 2025 Kingman’s wettest year on record. Meanwhile, Sedan has reported 40.20 inches, its highest total since 2007.
According to NWS Wichita, other locations across central and south-central Kansas are also reporting unusually wet conditions. Wichita Eisenhower International Airport has logged 35.58 inches, ranking as the city’s ninth-wettest year since records began in 1888. Newton and Independence are also well above average, with Newton seeing its wettest year since 2019.
Not all areas, however, are experiencing surpluses. Russell Airport has seen just 19.82 inches so far, ranking as its driest year since 2024 and falling more than an inch below average.
Meteorologists note that year-to-date precipitation affects both agriculture and local waterways. Increased rainfall may help alleviate drought in some counties, while creating localized flooding challenges in others.
Residents across south-central and southeast Kansas are advised to remain alert for potential flooding hazards if wet conditions continue through the fall.
