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Grant County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Grant County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 26 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 120 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 94 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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120
Events (12 mo)
26
Hail
94
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 9, 2026 wind event near Grant County, Grant County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 9, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Grant County. 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.

Last 30 days in Grant County

Current NEXRAD radar over Grant County, Kansas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Grant County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 6 storm days · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Grant County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Manter, 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Manter around 810 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“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 · Grant County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Ulysses, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Grant and west central Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 147 AM CDT/1247 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles south of Leoti to 9 miles south of Lakin to 13 miles northeast of Richfield. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant 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 · Grant County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Richfield, 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 eastern Morton, southern Grant, Stevens and southeastern Stanton Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“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 · Grant County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 23, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Satanta to near Feterita. 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... Hugoton, Satanta, Moscow, and Cave around 605 PM CDT. Sublette around 610 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Hickok, moving east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cave, 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... Kismet.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“At 1049 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Big Bow to 7 miles southeast of Wilburton. 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... Rolla and Big Bow around 1055 PM CDT. Feterita around 1100 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 936 PM CDT/836 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles north of Syracuse to near Kendall to 7 miles northeast of Johnson City. 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... Kendall around 940 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 902 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Bow. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 northwestern Grant and east central Stanton Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", 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 · Grant County

“At 1105 PM CDT/1005 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Kendall, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hickok, moving east at 10 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... Hickok around 700 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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

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

SPC verified report · 7 ENE Hickok

“At 235 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stonington to near Elkhart to 7 miles west of Hough. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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 · Grant County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 530 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Plymell, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Plymell around 540 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1140 PM CDT/1040 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Johnson City, moving southeast at 25 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... Johnson City around 1155 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 109 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ulysses, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ulysses around 115 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 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 · Grant 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 · Grant County

Friday, June 12, 2026

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

“At 1054 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ryus to near Plains to 6 miles north of Forgan. 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... Sublette and Meade State Park around 1100 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Johnson City to 6 miles northwest of Feterita to 6 miles north of Hough. Movement was east at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Howell to near Ryus to 11 miles southeast of Feterita. 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... Satanta and Cave around 620 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Tice to 6 miles northwest of Moscow to 8 miles north of Hough. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 405 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Big Bow, moving north 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Big Bow around 415 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“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 · Grant County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 236 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Moscow, moving northwest at 30 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... Ulysses around 250 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING THIS EVENING HAS EXPIRED... AFFECTED AREA...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. TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“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 to 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 14, 2026 storm activity in Grant 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 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Big Bow, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. TIMING...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. TIMING...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant 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 · Grant County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

7 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 · Grant 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 · Grant County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

2 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 · Grant County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Morton, Stanton, and Stevens Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through 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 · Grant County

Monday, October 27, 2025

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, October 27, 2025 storm activity in Grant 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 1037 PM CDT/937 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Syracuse, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

“At 1101 PM CDT/1001 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ulysses, moving southeast at 40 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... Ulysses around 1105 PM CDT. Hickok around 1115 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Ryus and Satanta.”

NWS severe weather mention · Grant County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 120 severe weather events in Grant County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Grant County recently?

Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.

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