Sep 30, 2026

Hurricane Polo brings rain to Hays area; Flood Watch through Thursday

Posted Sep 30, 2026 1:17 PM
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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

After slamming Mexico Tuesday, remnants of Hurricane Polo continue moving north, bringing rain to much of Kansas.

In Hays, the official rainfall measurement at 8 a.m. was 0.30 of an inch at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town. The Eagle Media Center, 2300 Hall, received 0.18 overnight with light rain continuing.

Flood Watch through 7 p.m. Thursday. National Weather Service, Dodge City
Flood Watch through 7 p.m. Thursday. National Weather Service, Dodge City

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Flood Watch for Ellis County and most of western Kansas through 7 p.m. Thursday.

The three-day weather forecast calls for sunshine and cooler on Friday.