Elk County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Elk County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1", among 2 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 1 high-wind report with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on May 16, 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.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Elk County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Longton SPC verified report
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Elk County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was on May 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 2 severe weather events in Elk 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 Elk County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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