Reno County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Reno County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 10 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 40 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Reno 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.
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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, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“ASOS station KHUT Hutchinson Municipal Airport. (ICT)”
- Wind 58 mph Hutchinson Municipal Ai SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 74 mph
“Measured at the Hutchinson Airport. (ICT)”
- Wind 74 mph 3 E Hutchinson SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Est. 50 to 60 mph winds. Report from social media. Time estimated from radar. (ICT)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 N Mt Vernon SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“shared over social media... time estimated from radar. (ICT)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 N Buhler SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph Buhler SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Buhler SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Willowbrook SPC verified report
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Two to three inch diameter branches snapped. Received via Facebook. (ICT)”
- Wind 60 mph 4 E Hutchinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Haven SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 6 W Andale SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NNE Mt Vernon SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Delayed report... location and time estimated from radar. An 80 year old barn was completely destroyed near Abbyville... with some other damage to various outbuildings. (ICT)”
“Facebook report of large branches down in north Hutchinson. (ICT)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 WNW Hutchinson SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 3 SSE Willowbrook SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 7 WNW Haven SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Arlington SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NNE Hutchinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Abbyville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Hutchinson SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Haven SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar. (ICT)”
- Hail 1" Sylvia SPC verified report
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Power lines knocked down near intersection of East Parallel Rd and Victory Rd. (ICT)”
“Semi truck and trailer blown over. (ICT)”
- Hail 1.75" 8 NE Penalosa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SSE Haven SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Pretty Prairie SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 29 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Sporadic power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT 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.”
- Wind 65 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range with a few gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast 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 expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 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 65 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast 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 Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. WHEN...Through 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 22 percent.”
- Wind 60 mph Reno County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Reno County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 40 severe weather events in Reno County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Reno County recently?
Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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