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Kearny County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Kearny County, Kansas? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 128 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 100 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph, plus 28 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.

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

Kearny County hail map

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

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Events (12 mo)
28
Hail
100
Wind
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Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
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Max wind (mph)
September 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 7, 2026 wind event near 4 SSE Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 7, 2026 wind event (62 mph) near 4 SSE Lakin. 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 Kearny County

Current NEXRAD radar over Kearny County, Kansas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Kearny 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 · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 8 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 14 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 71 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 SPC verified storm report · 7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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 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 · Kearny County

“At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakin, 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... Lakin around 750 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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.

“Report received from the Kanas State Mesonet site. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSE Lakin

“Personal weather station measured. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 11 NW Lakin

Friday, August 7, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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.

“Report received from the Kansas State University Mesonet. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSE Lakin

“Report was received from a personal weather station. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 10 S Kendall

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“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 · Kearny County

“At 1221 AM CDT/1121 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Syracuse, 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 northeastern Hamilton and western Kearny Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny County

Monday, July 27, 2026

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

“A public weather station recorded a 59 mph wind gust. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 10 S Kendall

Thursday, July 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“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 · Kearny County

“At 428 PM CDT/328 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Kendall to 15 miles north of Big Bow to 8 miles southeast of Johnson City. Movement was east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1043 PM CDT/943 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Kendall, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny 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 · Kearny County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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.

“Power is out in town and strong winds estimated around 65 mph. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · Lakin

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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

“At 821 PM CDT/721 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Syracuse, 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Hamilton and northwestern Kearny Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

“At 850 PM CDT/750 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Syracuse, moving northeast 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... Syracuse around 805 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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.

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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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 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 · Kearny County

“At 436 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shallow Water to near Holcomb to 9 miles north of Lakin. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Garden City, Holcomb, Deerfield, and Friend around 440 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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

“personal weather station - Ambient Weather Network. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 10 S Kendall

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“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 · Kearny County

Monday, June 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1039 PM CDT/939 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Syracuse, moving southeast 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 · Kearny County

“At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Leoti, moving southeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Kearny County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

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

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Kearny 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 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 · Kearny County

“At 237 PM CDT/137 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles southwest of Lakin, 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... Lakin around 250 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“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 · Kearny County

“At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Ulysses, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kearny and northern Grant Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 531 PM CDT/431 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Kendall, 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 northeastern Hamilton and Kearny Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

“At 506 PM CDT/406 PM MDT/, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near Syracuse, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Coolidge. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Syracuse and Coolidge.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 935 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Garden 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Garden City around 940 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Kearny County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Kearny County

“At 526 PM CDT/426 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 12 miles west of Scott State Lake, moving southeast at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny County

Monday, October 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Kearny 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 · Kearny 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 Kearny County, KS?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 128 severe weather events in Kearny 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 Kearny County recently?

Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Kearny 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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