Barton County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Barton County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 45 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 16 hail reports with hail up to 2.5" and 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph
“Measured 77 mph wind gust at Great Bend Municipal Airport. (ICT)”
- Wind 77 mph Great Bend Airport SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 4 ENE Olmitz SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 3.8 SSE Ellinwood SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“AWOS station KGBD Great Bend Municipal Airpt. (ICT)”
“Delayed report -- Semi truck blown over on US Hwy 156 east of Great Bend. Time estimated from radar. From Great Bend Post Digital News Article. (ICT)”
- Wind 60 mph 1 W Great Bend Airport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 WNW Ellinwood SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.5"
“At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walnut to near Arma to 8 miles southeast of Mindenmines. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 2.5" Albert SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“shared through social media; half dollar to golf ball size. (ICT)”
- Hail 2" 5 WSW Ellinwood SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 4 WSW Ellinwood SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station. (ICT)”
“Measured on a personal weather station. (ICT)”
- Wind 68 mph 1 NW Great Bend SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 6 E Susank SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 1 NE Ellinwood SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Wind gust from thunderstorm outflow at Great Bend Municipal Airport. (ICT)”
- Wind 62 mph 1 W Great Bend Airport SPC verified report
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 6 E Susank SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Hoisington SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Arcadia to near Girard to 7 miles north of Mccune. Movement was east at 80 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 1 tornado report
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (ICT)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 S Susank SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 NW Susank SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Hail 1.25" 4 WNW Susank SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 5 ESE Milberger SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cherokee, or 7 miles south of Girard, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Liberal to 7 miles east of Mindenmines to near Galena to near Wyandotte. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rich Hill to 6 miles northwest of Nevada to 8 miles northwest of Arcadia to near Walnut. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Reported alongside dime and nickel sized hail. (ICT)”
- Hail 1" 7 NNW Claflin SPC verified report
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Redfield to near Hepler to 7 miles northwest of Arma to Girard to near Mccune. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Pittsburg, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 29 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Sporadic power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range with a few gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. WHEN...Through 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1209 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walnut to near Mccune to 7 miles east of Coffeyville. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1245 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Arma to near Cherokee. Movement was northeast at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 19 percent. Impacts...Any ignitions will have the potential to become wildfires quickly, and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.”
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Blowing dust also likely which may lower visibility to less than a mile at times. WHERE...Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 066 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 073 Bourbon, Fire Weather Zone 077 Barton, Fire Weather Zone 088 Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 093 Newton, Fire Weather Zone 097 Crawford, Fire Weather Zone 101 Cherokee and Fire Weather Zone 101 McDonald. TIMING...Until 6 PM CST this evening. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.”
- Wind 70 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 22 percent.”
- Wind 60 mph Barton County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Barton County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 45 severe weather events in Barton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Barton County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded.
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