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Ellis County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Ellis County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 26 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 70 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 44 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Ellis County, Kansas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Ellis County, Kansas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Ellis County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ellis County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

70
Events (12 mo)
26
Hail
44
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 9, 2026 hail event near 2 WNW Catherine, Ellis County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 9, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 2 WNW Catherine. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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, September 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1121 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Trego Center to near Kinsley. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Lewis, Rozel, Alexander, Brownell, and Cedar Bluff around 1125 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Bazine, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Alexander around 320 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ellis to 9 miles southeast of Cedar Bluff to near Brownell to near Ransom. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... McCracken around 125 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1028 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near McCracken to 6 miles south of Hanston. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ogallah to 7 miles north of McCracken. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Utica to 7 miles southwest of Ness City. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olmitz to 9 miles southwest of Ness City. Movement was north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McCracken, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liebenthal around 105 AM CDT. Loretta around 115 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownell, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Brownell around 1235 AM CDT. McCracken around 1245 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“AWOS station KHYS Hays Regional Airport Awos Site. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Toulon

“At 1210 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Munjor, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Pawnee, Rush and Ellis Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ogallah to near Cedar Bluff to 11 miles northwest of Hanston. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Bazine and Ogallah around 1140 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of weakening thunderstorms extending from from 8 miles east of Cedar Bluff to near Alexander. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Despite the weakening trend a few of these lingering storms will still be capable of producing locally strong winds up to 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Trego Center to 6 miles northwest of Brownell to 6 miles northeast of Ness City to 12 miles northwest of Jetmore. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Wind gust report was from a personal weather station. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Hays

“Mesonet station UP853 Walker (UPR). (DDC)”

SPC verified report · Walker

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“social media photos of hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Catherine

“Social media report with video of estimated 60-70 mph winds gusts in Ellis. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · Ellis

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Yocemento, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Yocemento around 510 PM CDT. Ellis around 520 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Antonino, moving north at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ellis around 445 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Schoenchen to near Centerview. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Crosse, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liebenthal around 705 PM CDT. Loretta around 710 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media report of 55-60 mph winds in Hays. Time estimated via radar. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Hays

“At 811 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Antonino, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hays, Toulon, and Munjor around 815 PM CDT. Catherine around 830 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Emmeram.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards,…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Quinter, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Collyer around 905 PM CDT. Voda around 910 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...HIGH END CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 P…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Hays, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hays and Catherine around 1215 AM CDT. Emmeram around 1220 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 26, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ogallah, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ogallah and Riga around 1150 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 1036 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ransom, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ransom around 1040 PM CDT. Cedar Bluff around 1050 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 324 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownell, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ness, southeastern Trego, northwestern Rush and southwestern Ellis Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cedar Bluff, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ness, southeastern Trego and southwestern Ellis Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 8, 2026 storm activity in Ellis County, Kansas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Liebenthal, moving east at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Loretta around 555 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pfeifer, moving east at 10 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Ellis County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, March 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Elevated to Critical Wildfire Risk Saturday Afternoon... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee,…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...Elevated to near critical fire weather danger on Thursday... ...A dramatic directional shift of the winds with a cold front passage Thursday afternoon... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...Elevated to near critical fire weather danger on Thursday... ...A dramatic directional shift of the winds with a cold front passage Thursday afternoon... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Windy conditions and dry fuels will lead to an elevated fire risk on Sunday... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire We…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Windy conditions and dry fuels will lead to an elevated fire risk on Sunday... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire We…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...Windy conditions and dry fuels will lead to an elevated fire risk on Sunday... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Strongest winds along US 83. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 5 AM CDT /4 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday Afternoon... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edward…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday Afternoon... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edward…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Monday, February 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fi…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Tuesday... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weathe…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber. TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Tuesday Afternoon... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Tuesday afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ellis County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Ellis County, KS?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 70 severe weather events in Ellis County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Ellis County recently?

Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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