This location is two miles north of downtown Goodland at an elevation of 3,654 feet. Staff members work as a team to accomplish the National Weather Service mission to protect lives and property and contribute to the betterment of the Nation's commerce.
Hydrologic data is collected to aid in the forecasting of river levels.
The County Warning Area includes 15 counties of northwest Kansas. The types of short-fused warnings issued involve tornado, severe thunderstorm and flash flood. Significant interaction is required between the WFO and Federal, state, county, and city agencies and the media to fully utilize all sources of pertinent weather data. A break room in the station has individual lockers, refrigerator, and microwave oven. Most employees bring their lunch.