Rush County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Rush County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 98 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 43 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 54 high-wind reports with gusts up to 78 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.
Rush County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Rush County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Rush County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olmitz to 9 miles southwest of Ness City. Movement was north 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...”
“At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Shaffer to Kinsley. 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... Larned, Garfield, and Frizell around 640 PM CDT. Lewis around 645 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McCracken, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Liebenthal around 105 AM CDT. Loretta around 115 AM CDT.”
“At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownell, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Brownell around 1235 AM CDT. McCracken around 1245 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 309 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shaffer to near Sanford to 8 miles northwest of Kinsley. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Ash Valley, Shaffer, and Sanford around 315 AM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shaffer, 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... Shaffer around 100 AM CDT.”
“At 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ash Valley, moving east at 25 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ash Valley around 1240 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1210 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Munjor, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Pawnee, Rush and Ellis Counties.”
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“At 1136 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ogallah to near Cedar Bluff to 11 miles northwest of Hanston. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Bazine and Ogallah around 1140 PM CDT.”
- Wind 63 mph 3 N Alexander SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 552 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near McCracken to near Kalvesta. 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... Bazine and McCracken around 555 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of weakening thunderstorms extending from from 8 miles east of Cedar Bluff to near Alexander. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Despite the weakening trend a few of these lingering storms will still be capable of producing locally strong winds up to 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Report was from a personal weather station. (DDC)”
- Wind 58 mph 3 N Alexander SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Trego Center to 6 miles northwest of Brownell to 6 miles northeast of Ness City to 12 miles northwest of Jetmore. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 73 mph
- Wind 73 mph 1 ESE Hargrave SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Report was from a personal weather station. (DDC)”
“Wind Gust report was from a AWN weather station. (DDC)”
- Wind 72 mph 5 NNW Ash Valley SPC verified report
- Wind 71 mph 3 N Alexander SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph La Crosse SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1247 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Rush Center, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Rush Center around 1250 AM CDT.”
“At 1232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alexander, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Nekoma around 1240 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.5" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“At 626 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Nekoma to near Ash Valley to 7 miles southeast of Hanston. Movement was east at 50 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 61 mph 2 SW Schoenchen SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 345 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McCracken, moving north at 15 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Schoenchen to near Centerview. Movement was east at 25 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 78 mph
- Wind 78 mph 4 NNW Alexander SPC verified report
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 64 mph
“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Crosse, moving northeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liebenthal around 705 PM CDT. Loretta around 710 PM CDT.”
“At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Burdett, 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 vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Alexander around 600 PM CDT.”
- Wind 64 mph 2 SSE La Crosse SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown La Crosse SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hargrave, moving northeast 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... Liebenthal around 750 PM CDT. Schoenchen around 755 PM CDT.”
“At 732 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Bazine, 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... McCracken around 740 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 74 mph
- Wind 74 mph 2 S Schoenchen SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph, 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Video of a brief landspout south of Timken. (DDC)”
“Report of half-dollar sized hail with photos. (DDC)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 NNE Ash Valley SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Otis SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Otis SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Report received from social media. (DDC)”
“Report was from social media with photos. (DDC)”
- Hail 2" Nekoma SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Timken SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 N Rush Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Rush Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 8 SSE Nekoma SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Hanston, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Alexander.”
“At 910 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McCracken, moving east 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... McCracken around 915 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.5"
“Social media report of ping pong ball sized hail on the south side of La Crosse. (DDC)”
“At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Timken, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Pawnee and southeastern Rush Counties.”
- Hail 1.5" 1 S La Crosse SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 WNW La Crosse SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 N Rush Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E McCracken SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 637 PM CDT, surface weather observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Ransom to near Hickok. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities down to a quarter-mile at times. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 W Shaffer SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Liebenthal, moving east 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Loretta around 555 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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,…”
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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 Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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…”
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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…”
“...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday 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 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edward…”
“...Volatile Wildfire Environment Expected Tuesday 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 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edward…”
- Wind 70 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 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 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fi…”
“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Tuesday... 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 Weathe…”
- Wind 65 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, February 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber. TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.”
“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Tuesday Afternoon... The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Tuesday afternoon.”
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rush County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 18, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 N Liebenthal SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Rush County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 98 severe weather events in Rush 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 Rush County recently?
Yes — 43 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Rush County?
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