Jefferson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Jefferson County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 41 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 26 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.
Jefferson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Jefferson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Jefferson County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Friday, August 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Dollar General store had front doors blown in by wind. Time estimated by radar. (TOP)”
- Wind Unknown Oskaloosa SPC verified report
Thursday, August 13, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 S Meriden. Wind was measured with a Kestrel meter. (TOP)”
“Fire Department reported multiple 4 to 8 inch diameter tree branches down. Time estimated from radar. (TOP)”
- Wind 80 mph 2 S Meriden SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 S Meriden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Meriden SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles north of Whiting to 4 miles northeast of Potawatomi Reservation to Maple Hill. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 230 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Berryton to 7 miles west of Osage City. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Topeka to 3 miles southwest of Dunlap. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to noon CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Fire chief estimated 60 to 70 mph winds west of Perry. (TOP)”
“EM relayed report from police chief estimating 55 to 60 mph wind gusts. (TOP)”
- Wind 70 mph 2 WNW Perry SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Nortonville SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 4 NE Oskaloosa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Valley Falls SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Several 1-2 inch diameter tree limbs down. Time estimated radar. (TOP)”
- Wind 70 mph 3 NNW Perry SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Grantville SPC verified report
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McLouth, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Oskaloosa, McLouth, and Winchester.”
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Garage door blown in... possibly impacted by tree branch. Damage to a large metal outbuilding... including one wall and the r (TOP)”
- Wind 63 mph 2 NNE Grantville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Perry SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Emergency manager relayed fire chief in Perry report of 60 mph winds and pea size hail. (TOP)”
- Wind 60 mph Perry SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 206 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Winchester, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Nortonville and Winchester.”
- Hail 1" 1 E Valley Falls SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1050 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Tecumseh, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1001 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Nortonville to near Valley Falls to 3 miles northwest of Meriden. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 630 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Auburn, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Dime to Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Topeka, Tecumseh, Auburn, Meriden, Pauline, Berryton, and Grantville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 352 and 355.”
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Douglas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, and Nemaha Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Blowing snow could reduce visibility below a quarter- mile at times. Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 916 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Mayetta, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1029 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southwest of Meriden to 3 miles south of Tecumseh to 3 miles southeast of Carbondale. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 904 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Denison, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Denison and Whiting.”
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jefferson County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recently?
Yes — 15 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.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Jefferson 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.