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Finney County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Has it hailed in Finney County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 41 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 156 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 115 high-wind reports with gusts up to 82 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Oct 1, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Finney County hail map

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

156
Events (12 mo)
41
Hail
115
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
82
Max wind (mph)
Oct 1, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 21, 2026 wind event near 3 NW Pierceville, Finney County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 21, 2026 wind event (82 mph) near 3 NW Pierceville. 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.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Charleston, moving west at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. mph at 1242 pm. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Pierceville around 1255 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 19, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Friend to 8 miles northwest of Montezuma. 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... Pierceville, Charleston, and Friend around 930 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles northwest of Lakin, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Friend.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Monday, September 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles north of Deerfield, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kearny, northwestern Finney and south central Scott Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 322 PM CDT/222 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms across portions of Hamilton, Kearny, Finney and Scot Counties, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 10, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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.

“Personal weather station recorded. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Garden City

“At 345 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Kalvesta to near Howell to near Copeland. Movement was southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Friday, September 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Sublette, moving northeast at 25 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 southwestern Finney, west central Gray and northern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Ulysses to near Hickok to 9 miles west of Moscow. Movement was east at 20 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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

“At 1059 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alamota, moving northeast at 20 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... Alamota around 1105 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Beeler.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakin, moving east 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... Deerfield around 1100 PM CDT. Holcomb around 1110 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Friday, August 28, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 318 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Deerfield, moving southeast 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 east central Kearny, southwestern Finney and northwestern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Scott State Lake to near Friend to 6 miles northeast of Deerfield. Movement was southeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Modoc, moving southeast at 15 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 northwestern Finney and southwestern Scott Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 120 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Friend, moving southeast at 15 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... Friend around 125 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1049 PM CDT/949 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Kendall, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Hamilton, Kearny, northwestern Finney and southwestern Scott Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Amy, moving northeast at 45 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... Dighton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 936 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Friend, moving northeast at 40 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... Shallow Water around 955 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Alexander to 9 miles east of Friend. Movement was north 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Beeler to 9 miles north of Garden City. Movement was northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 1045 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shallow Water, moving southeast 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... Shallow Water around 1050 PM CDT. Friend around 1100 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakin, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kearny, southwestern Finney, northeastern Grant and northwestern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 803 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Ulysses, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hickok.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Friend to 6 miles southeast of Lakin. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Alamota, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 110 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Kendall to 13 miles southwest of Lakin. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Lakin around 120 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Deerfield.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Friend, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Finney County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1204 AM CDT/1104 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gradually weakening thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles north of Deerfield to 8 miles south of Hugoton. Movement was east at 30 mph. These storms are expected to continue to weaken over the next hour, but wind gusts to near 50 mph are still possible. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1108 PM CDT/1008 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kendall, moving east at 80 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. gust of 58 mph at 10:55 PM CDT. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lakin around 1115 PM CDT. Deerfield around 1125 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 62 mph

“At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Ness City to 6 miles southwest of Kalvesta. Movement was east 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... Kalvesta around 725 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Kalvesta, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Finney, southwestern Ness and northwestern Hodgeman Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Collyer to near Beeler to 13 miles south of Alamota. Movement was east at 40 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... Voda and Arnold around 1105 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kalvesta, moving northeast 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... Kalvesta around 615 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 530 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Utica to 13 miles northwest of Kalvesta. Movement was southeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 64 mph

“Garden City Co-Op station measured. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Garden City

“At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Charleston, moving east at 20 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... Ingalls around 1000 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Garden City, 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. Locations impacted include... Kalvesta.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“KS DOT site US-50 @ K-156 bridge Garden City recorded a 60 mph wind gust. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Garden City

“At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Kalvesta to near Ingalls to near Montezuma. 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... Cimarron and The Haggard Elev around 1240 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Deerfield to 9 miles north of Hickok to 6 miles southwest of Ulysses. Movement was east at 40 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... Hickok around 1140 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 441 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kalvesta, moving east at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jetmore around 500 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 416 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northwest of Kalvesta, moving east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 800 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Scott City, moving southeast at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 500 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles southeast of Friend to near Plymell to 8 miles north of Lakin. Movement was southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 82 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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.

“Davis weatherlink personal station. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 10 NNW Holcomb

Saturday, June 20, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 61 mph

“Hail was measured approximately 20 minutes after it fell. Time of event based on radar data. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 8 ENE Garden City

“Mesonet station KS010 US-50 @ K-156 bridge Garden City. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Garden City

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 423 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymell, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Finney, west central Gray and northeastern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 333 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Deerfield, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Deerfield around 340 AM CDT. Holcomb around 345 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1012 PM CDT/912 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kendall to 11 miles north of Hickok to near Cave. Movement was east 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... Satanta and Kendall around 1020 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 943 PM CDT/843 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Coolidge to 12 miles northwest of Ulysses to near Ryus. Movement was east at 25 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 · Finney County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Scott City to 8 miles northeast of Garden City. Movement was northeast 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... Manning and Grigston around 405 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles north of Deerfield, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Cloud-to-ground lightning with little rainfall may spark grass fires. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Friend around 335 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ryus to near Plains to 8 miles north of Forgan. Movement was north at 40 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... Sublette and Plains around 310 PM CDT. Tice around 315 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Lakin, moving north at 25 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kearny and west central Finney Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Garden City, 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. Locations impacted include... Kalvesta.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Monday, June 1, 2026

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

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Finney 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 1030 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Pierceville, moving northeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Finney, southern Scott, southwestern Ness, northwestern Hodgeman and southern Lane Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 1001 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southeast of Friend, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Finney, southeastern Scott, southwestern Ness, northwestern Hodgeman and southern Lane Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney 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 · Finney County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...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 · Finney County

“...HIGH END CRITICAL TO EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS 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 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ulysses, 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... Hickok around 345 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Big Bow, moving east 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ulysses around 420 PM CDT. Hickok around 425 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 637 PM CDT, surface weather observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Ransom to near Hickok. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities down to a quarter-mile at times. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“At 600 PM CDT/500 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shallow Water, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and blowing dust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may lower visibilities down to 1/4 mile. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Shallow Water and Friend around 605 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Thursday... 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 afternoon through Thursday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Thursday... 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 afternoon through Thursday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward and Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade. TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“...Elevated to Critical Wildfire Risk Thursday and Friday Afternoons... ...South Winds Thursday, Northwest Winds Friday... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney County

“...Elevated to near critical fire weather danger on Thursday... ...A dramatic directional shift of the winds with a cold front passage Thursday afternoon...”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney 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 · Finney County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday 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 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday 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 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Monday, February 16, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult over open areas, especially around grain elevators and other tall structures. Sporadic power outages will also be possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward and Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Finney, Grant, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Seward, Stanton, Stevens, and Scott Counties. WHEN...Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult over open areas, especially around grain elevators and other tall structures. Sporadic power outages will also be possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford,…”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one to two miles in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Finney, Haskell, Seward, and Scott Counties. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Finney County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“Mesonet station GCCOP 1 SW Garden City. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Garden City

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Oct 1, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 156 severe weather events in Finney 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 Finney County recently?

Yes — 41 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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