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Ford County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Ford County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 126 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 40 hail reports with hail up to 2.5" and 84 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 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 Ford County, Kansas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Ford County, Kansas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Ford County hail map

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

126
Events (12 mo)
40
Hail
84
Wind
2
Tornado
2.5"
Max hail
77
Max wind (mph)
Oct 1, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 29, 2026 tornado event near 9 N Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 29, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 9 N Dodge City. 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 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dodge City, moving west 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... Dodge City around 105 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bloom, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Although not an imminent threat, the environment may also support brief, weak tornadoes. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bloom around 1255 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, September 29, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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.

“off duty NWS employee reported brief tornado touchdowns...location estimate from radar. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 9 N Dodge City

“delayed report...location estimate from radar...video evidence a brief tornado sent in from the public. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Howell

Saturday, September 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", 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 · Ford County

“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 · Ford County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Ford County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Offerle, moving northeast at 10 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 Ford, southeastern Hodgeman, southwestern Pawnee and Edwards Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Spearville, 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 north central Ford and eastern Hodgeman Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford 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 · Ford County

Friday, August 14, 2026

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

“At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Clark State Lake, moving northeast at 15 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... Clark State Lake around 515 PM CDT. Kingsdown around 530 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bucklin, moving northeast at 5 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... Bucklin around 535 PM CDT. Ford around 540 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 59 mph

“At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bloom, 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... Bloom around 555 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 2"

“Off duty NWS meteorologist reported 2 inch hail. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Dodge City

“At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wright, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ford County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Windhorst to near Bucklin to near Bloom. 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... Bucklin, Kingsdown, and Windhorst around 1145 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 1036 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Ensign, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ensign around 1040 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kalvesta to 8 miles south of The Haggard Elev. Movement was east at 20 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Fowler, moving northeast 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 southwestern Ford County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fowler, 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... Fowler around 755 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 552 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near McCracken to near Kalvesta. 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... Bazine and McCracken around 555 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Kalvesta to near Ingalls. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford 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 · Ford County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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

“At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Offerle to near Mullinville to near Croft. 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... Greensburg, Haviland, and Croft around 220 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“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 · Ford County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 916 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Kinsley to near Windhorst to near Wright. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Kinsley and Windhorst around 920 AM CDT. Ford around 930 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford 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 · Ford County

“At 418 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Fowler, 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... Fowler around 430 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 442 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Missler, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fowler around 500 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 69 mph

“Personal weather station measured. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Bloom

“At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Jetmore to near Cimarron. Movement was southeast at 45 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... Howell around 910 PM CDT. Dodge City around 920 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 58 mph

“ASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Dodge City

“Report received through social media. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Ft. Dodge

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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.

“Delayed reported. Report of a mix of ping pong ball to tennis ball sized hail with video via social media. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Ford

“Report received through social media with pictures. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Spearville

Saturday, June 13, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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 1246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Mullinville, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Ford, Kiowa, northwestern Comanche and south central Edwards Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Kingsdown, moving southeast at 25 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 · Ford County

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 67 mph

“ASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Dodge City

“At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montezuma to 10 miles northwest of Ashland to near Acres. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

“ASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Dodge City

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Minneola, moving north 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Minneola around 435 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Clark State Lake, 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... Bucklin around 605 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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 317 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bloom, moving southeast 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... Clark State Lake around 325 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dodge City, moving east 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 Ford, southwestern Hodgeman, northeastern Meade, southern Gray and northwestern Clark Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Monday, June 1, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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.

“ASOS station KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Dodge City

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25"

“Public reported on social media dime to half dollar size hail. Pictures were included in the post. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Ft. Dodge

“At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Ft. Dodge, moving north 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Dodge City and Ft. Dodge around 305 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Spearville, 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... Bellefont around 615 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ft. Dodge, moving northwest at 35 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... Dodge City around 150 PM CDT. Howell around 205 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 330 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Windhorst, moving northeast at 50 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... Kinsley around 340 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“Social media report of quarter-sized hail. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Windhorst

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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 14, 2026 storm activity in Ford 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 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Satanta, 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... Sublette around 805 PM CDT. Tice around 810 PM CDT. Copeland around 815 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

“At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 9 miles south of Montezuma, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Ford, northeastern Meade, southeastern Gray and northwestern Clark Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 9 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray and Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford. TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

2 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 · Ford County

“At 731 PM CDT, surface observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Jetmore to 6 miles south of Tice. 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... Dodge City, Ensign, and The Haggard Elev around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford 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 · Ford County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 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 · Ford County

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong to damaging winds will create widespread blowing dust reducing visibility. Travel will be very difficult, and dangerous for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Monday, February 16, 2026

7 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 · Ford County

“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 · Ford County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“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 · Ford County

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Tuesday Afternoon... 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 Haskel…”

NWS severe weather mention · Ford County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Ford County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Oct 1, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 126 severe weather events in Ford 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 Ford County recently?

Yes — 40 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Ford County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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