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Morton County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Morton County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 32 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 120 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 88 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in November 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Morton County hail map

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

120
Events (12 mo)
32
Hail
88
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
November 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 12, 2026 hail event near Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 12, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Elkhart. 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 Morton County

Current NEXRAD radar over Morton County, Kansas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Morton 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.
November 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — wind to 61 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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 108 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Feterita to 6 miles northwest of Wilburton. Movement was south at 10 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, Wilburton, and Feterita around 115 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

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

“At 752 PM CDT/652 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Manter to near Johnson City to Richfield. 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... Richfield and Big Bow around 755 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stonington, or 18 miles south of The Saunders Elevator, 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. Locations impacted include... Richfield.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Monday, September 14, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 14, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 808 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Richfield to near Wilburton. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Rolla around 815 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Ulysses to near Elkhart. Movement was east at 10 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... Elkhart and Wilburton around 645 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 401 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Plymell to near Ulysses to 7 miles north of The Saunders Elevator. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richfield, moving southeast at 20 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... Rolla around 1100 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 505 PM CDT/405 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Kendall to 7 miles northeast of Big Bow to 12 miles north of Feterita. Movement was northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 719 PM CDT/619 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Hartman to near The Saunders Elevator. Movement was east at 40 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Manter around 725 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near The Saunders Elevator, moving southeast at 15 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 · Morton County

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 604 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 13 miles west of Elkhart, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Strong winds may occur ahead of any precipitation. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Elkhart.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 1056 PM CDT/956 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Syracuse, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 15, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richfield, moving north at 35 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 Morton and southeastern Stanton Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 747 PM CDT/647 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Manter, 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... Manter around 755 PM CDT. Johnson City around 800 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Wilburton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles south of Manter, moving south 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... Richfield around 900 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

“Social media report with a picture of hail up to the size of half dollars. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Richfield

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 30, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richfield, 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... Rolla around 1130 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elkhart, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Morton and southwestern Stevens Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton 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 · Morton County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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

“The Richfield mesonet station recorded a 59 mph wind gust. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Richfield

“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 · Morton County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Richfield, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Richfield around 505 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Morton County

“At 1015 PM CDT/915 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Coolidge to near Elkhart. 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... Elkhart and Manter around 1020 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wilburton, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Morton and western Stevens Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Friday, July 3, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Rolla, moving east at 15 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 · Morton County

“At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Feterita, moving east at 5 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 · Morton County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Stonington, or 12 miles south of The Saunders Elevator, 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. Locations impacted include... Manter.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 300 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Elkhart, moving east at 25 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Morton County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“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 · Morton County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 830 PM CDT/730 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Manter, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Accumulating hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways and visibility may be reduced from hail fog.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 758 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Richfield, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 750 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Elkhart, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Morton County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton 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 · Morton County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Morton 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 cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sublette to near Feterita. Movement was northeast 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... Satanta, Moscow, and Ryus around 520 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Feterita to 11 miles west of Elkhart. Movement was northeast 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... Rolla around 435 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elkhart, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Elkhart around 500 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Morton County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark and Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche. TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Higher gusts to 55 mph are possible with any t-storms.”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Thursday Afternoon Near Colorado... ...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near Oklahoma... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST KANSAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton County

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Thursday Afternoon Near Colorado... ...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near Oklahoma... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHWEST KANSAS...”

NWS severe weather mention · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton 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 · Morton County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in November 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 120 severe weather events in Morton 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 Morton County recently?

Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Morton 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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