Norton 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 Norton County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 58 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 35 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.
Norton County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Norton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Norton County
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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.
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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Edmond, or 18 miles north of Hill City, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Jennings, or 12 miles east of Oberlin, moving east at 45 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 125 AM CDT.”
“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Jennings, or 12 miles east of Oberlin, moving east at 45 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 125 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 747 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Edmond, or 11 miles northeast of Hill City, moving east 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 outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 730 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Edmond, or 14 miles north of Hill City, 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 outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of Edmond, or 13 miles southeast of Norton, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jennings, or 16 miles southeast of Oberlin, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 1105 PM CDT. Norcatur around 1115 PM CDT.”
“At 1139 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm over Norton, moving north 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Norton around 1145 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 945 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Almena, or 10 miles east of Norton, moving northeast at 55 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 outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Norton SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jennings, or 18 miles southeast of Oberlin, moving north 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jennings around 810 PM CDT.”
“At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Hill City, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Norton and north central Graham Counties, including the following locations... Densmore.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Trained spotter reports half dollar sized hail. (GLD)”
“Cocorahs report; picked up one stone that was 1 inch in diameter. Most stones were 1/2 inch in diameter. Not very many stones fell in total. (GLD)”
- Wind 68 mph 7 NNE Lenora SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 ENE Lenora SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 N Norton SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 6 NNE Reager SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SSW Norton SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 4 SSW Norton SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 618 PM CDT, radar indicated a cold front along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Selden to 10 miles northwest of Oakley to 10 miles southwest of Russell Springs. Movement was east at 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible as the front passes as well as periods of visibility as low as a mile due to blowing dust.”
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Edmond, or 10 miles south of Norton, moving northeast 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 outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Almena.”
“At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Norcatur, or 17 miles east of Oberlin, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Norton, and Rawlins Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/ this afternoon.”
- Wind 70 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. Peak wind gusts are expected between 9 AM and 3 PM MDT. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. The highest wind gusts will occur mid morning through early afternoon.”
- Wind 70 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday and Forecast Friday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon today. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas.”
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas. Winds are forecast to be a bit weaker but still gusting around 25 mph along and south of Highway 40..”
“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Critical to extremely critical fire weather forecast for today. Low relative humidity, sustained winds around 40 mph and very dry fuels will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Winds are forecast to quickly increase between 9 to 10 mountain time this morning. The strongest winds are forecast from around 10am through 2pm mountain time.”
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, February 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”
“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon.”
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.”
- Wind 75 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Graham and Norton Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may also damage property. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds will accompany a cold frontal passage this evening.”
- Wind 80 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. The highest winds gusts will occur before noon, then decline during the afternoon.”
- Wind 70 mph Norton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Norton County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Norton 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 Norton County recently?
Yes — 23 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 Norton 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.