Dickinson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Dickinson County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 68 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 38 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Dickinson County
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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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Junction City to 5 miles northwest of Strong City. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.”
“At 1243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of Wakefield to 3 miles north of White City. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moonlight, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Chapman, Enterprise, and Moonlight.”
“At 1143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wakefield to 4 miles east of Chapman. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of Grandview Plaza to near Gypsum. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 128 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Ada to 5 miles south of New Cambria to 3 miles southwest of Hillsboro. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1024 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Marys to 7 miles southeast of Volland to 3 miles southwest of Latimer. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 902 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong outflow from thunderstorms over northern Kansas along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Frankfort to 5 miles north of Leonardville to 6 miles west of Oak Hill. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 207 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Junction City, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Louisville to Ogden to 5 miles north of Moonlight. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles west of Smolan to 9 miles east of Lindsborg to 3 miles north of Hesston. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Carlton.”
- Wind 55 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gypsum, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph, 2 tornado reports
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 6 NNE Chapman. Also reported quarter size hail. (TOP)”
“At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front with showers behind it along a line extending from 5 miles east of Longford to near Abilene to 3 miles west of Durham. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Tornado Tornado 4 NNW Herington SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 ENE Abilene SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 7 NNE Chapman SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 2 N Enterprise SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 6 NNE Chapman SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 3 ENE Abilene SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Herington SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Public report of trees down and estimated wind speeds of 60 mph. (TOP)”
“Airport hangar is partially collapsed. Delayed report and time estimated by radar. (TOP)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 W Solomon SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 5 S Chapman SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 7 SSE Solomon SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 5 E Carlton SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Herington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Abilene SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Herington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Chapman SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Hope, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hope.”
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Abilene, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Junction City, Abilene, Grandview Plaza, Chapman, Solomon, Enterprise, and Moonlight. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 299.”
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gusty winds with showers 4 miles south of Chapman, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TOP)”
- Hail 1" Chapman SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Wakefield to 4 miles southwest of Manchester. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Talmage, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Abilene, Moonlight, and Talmage.”
- Hail 0.25" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Also estimated wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. (TOP)”
- Hail 1" 6 NNW Hope SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Carlton SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Solomon SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 W Herington SPC verified report
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 954 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wakefield, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Hail 1.75" Hope SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 4 E Carlton SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 8 S Abilene SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph Herington SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 7 N Carlton SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast 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 Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 553 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Longford, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Manchester, Longford, Oak Hill, and Idana.”
“At 740 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carlton, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 755 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Milford Lake, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Wakefield, Riley, Milford, Leonardville, and Milford Lake.”
- Hail 0.75" Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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 70 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 036 Geary, Fire Weather Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee and Fire Weather Zone 054 Lyon. TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Fire Weather Watch for potential extreme fire danger, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.”
- Wind 50 mph Dickinson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Dickinson County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 68 severe weather events in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County recently?
Yes — 38 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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