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Seward County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Seward County, Kansas? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 121 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 101 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 mph, plus 20 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Oct 1, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Seward County hail map

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

121
Events (12 mo)
20
Hail
101
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
72
Max wind (mph)
Oct 1, 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 wind event near 3 SW Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 wind event (72 mph) near 3 SW Liberal. 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.

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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.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Satanta, moving southwest at 10 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... Ryus around 130 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Monday, September 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 913 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ryus to near Cave to 7 miles south of Hugoton. 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... Satanta around 920 PM CDT. Woods around 930 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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 · Seward County

“At 345 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Kalvesta to near Howell to near Copeland. Movement was southeast 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 · Seward County

Friday, September 4, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 4, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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 758 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Woods, moving 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Seward, Meade, eastern Stevens, southern Gray and southern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Cave, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Seward, southeastern Grant, western Meade, eastern Stevens, southwestern Gray and southern Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Liberal, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liberal around 355 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 301 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Plymell to near Feterita. 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... Hugoton, Moscow, Ryus, and Cave around 305 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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

“At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tyrone, or 8 miles south of Woods, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Seward and southeastern Stevens Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Copeland, moving south 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 61 mph

“At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Woods, 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. Locations impacted include... Cave.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberal, 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Seward County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward 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 · Seward County

Thursday, July 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 23, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plains to near Liberal. 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... Missler and Plains around 705 PM CDT. Meade and Meade State Park around 715 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Charleston to 6 miles south of Sublette. 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... Copeland and Tice around 635 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cave, 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. Locations impacted include... Kismet.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cave, 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 northern Seward, eastern Stevens and south central Haskell Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 734 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberal, moving northeast 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... Liberal around 740 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 838 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hugoton and another cluster of strong thunderstorms near Liberal, moving northeast at 15 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... Hugoton around 845 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hayne, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Seward and southwestern Meade Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hayne, 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Seward County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1218 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Liberal to near Mocane. 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... Hayne around 1225 AM CDT. Kismet around 1230 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 327 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Floris, or 9 miles southeast of Hayne, 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 southeastern Seward and southwestern Meade Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberal, 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 vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liberal around 215 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 736 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Sublette, moving southeast 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 vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sublette around 740 AM CDT. Tice around 745 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tyrone, or 11 miles south of Woods, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 158 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberal, moving southeast at 35 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... Liberal around 205 AM CDT. Hayne around 210 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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.

“Davis Weatherlink personal weather station. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 12 WNW Kismet

“Davis Weatherlink - personal weather station. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Liberal

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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

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

“At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Woods, moving southeast 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 vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Seward County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Friday, June 12, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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 1054 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ryus to near Plains to 6 miles north of Forgan. 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... Sublette and Meade State Park around 1100 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hayne, 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... Hayne around 1035 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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.

“Mesonet station UP352 2.7 SW Liberal (UPR)... mesoscale convective vortex winds. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Liberal

“Mesonet station UR350 Kismws... mesoscale convective vortex winds. (DDC)”

SPC verified report · 4 NE Hayne

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Satanta to 9 miles northwest of Tyrone. 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... Woods around 635 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 613 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Howell to near Ryus to 11 miles southeast of Feterita. 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... Satanta and Cave around 620 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Seward 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 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ryus to near Plains to 8 miles north of Forgan. Movement was north 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... Sublette and Plains around 310 PM CDT. Tice around 315 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 205 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Hayne, moving north at 30 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Seward and southwestern Meade Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Forgan, or 10 miles south of Meade State Park, moving northwest at 45 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... Hayne around 715 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Satanta, 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... Sublette around 805 PM CDT. Tice around 810 PM CDT. Copeland around 815 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“At 731 PM CDT, surface observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Jetmore to 6 miles south of Tice. Movement was southeast at 35 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... Dodge City, Ensign, and The Haggard Elev around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hooker, or 17 miles south of Hugoton, moving 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Woods around 940 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Friday, April 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 457 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plains, or 10 miles northeast of Kismet, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Seward and northern Meade Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Liberal, moving east at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hayne around 625 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward and Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade. TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Friday. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

“...Elevated to Critical Wildfire Risk Thursday and Friday Afternoons... ...South Winds Thursday, Northwest Winds Friday... 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 to 7 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Thursday Afternoon Near Colorado... ...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Friday Afternoon Near Oklahoma... 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 7 PM CST Friday. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens and Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

10 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 · Seward 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 · Seward County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

3 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 · Seward County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one to two miles in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Finney, Haskell, Seward, and Scott Counties. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Seward County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Oct 1, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 121 severe weather events in Seward 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 Seward County recently?

Yes — 20 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 Seward 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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