IDOLCheck logo
IDOLCheck Storm Activity
Official NOAA, NWS & SPC storm data
Live Latest verified storm reports across the US → Get these as alerts →
Looking up a specific address? Check it free in the app →
Storm ActivityKansas Storm ActivitySheridan County, KS
Kansas · Official NOAA Storm Data

Sheridan County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Sheridan County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 73 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 31 hail reports with hail up to 2.75" and 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.

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

Sheridan County hail map

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

73
Events (12 mo)
31
Hail
40
Wind
2
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 20, 2026 tornado event near 2 W Selden, Sheridan County, Kansas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 20, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 W Selden. 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 Sheridan County

Current NEXRAD radar over Sheridan County, Kansas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Sheridan 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.
August 2026 4 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 58 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.

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

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1057 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Rexford to 4 miles south of Selden to 8 miles southeast of Hoxie. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

“Mesonet site: Oelke Farms (Weatherlink) reported a 62 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 7 NNW Hoxie

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 820 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Selden, or 10 miles northwest of Hoxie, moving 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Rexford, or 13 miles northwest of Hoxie, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Selden around 1025 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Menlo, or 9 miles northeast of Oakley, moving northeast 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oakley, moving northeast at 40 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... Oakley around 1005 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Monday, June 29, 2026

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

“Davis site; Six Toes Feed and Seed. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Hoxie

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 751 AM MDT/851 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Winona to 10 miles northwest of Russell Springs to 8 miles northeast of Wallace. Movement was east at 20 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 341 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Gem to 8 miles south of Monument. Movement was southeast at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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.

“From mping: Brief tornado touched the ground for at least a minute then lifted just west of selden Kansas and North of rexford kansas. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Selden

“Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.). (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Menlo

Friday, June 19, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75", wind gusts up to 80 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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.

“Social Media Report: Video of a tornado touching down. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Seguin

“Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.). (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Seguin

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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 1143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southeast of Oakley to 6 miles east of Scott State Lake. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 1120 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Brewster to 5 miles southwest of Oakley to 9 miles north of Scott State Lake. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 322 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles east of Hoxie, moving northeast at 25 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 outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Dresden, or 12 miles north of Hoxie, moving north 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Dresden around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 809 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Grinnell, moving northeast 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 southwestern Sheridan County, including the following locations... Seguin.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Friday, May 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 74 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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.

Monday, April 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grinnell, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Grinnell around 105 AM CDT. This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 79 and 101.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 1225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Quinter, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Sheridan, northeastern Gove and southwestern Graham Counties, including the following locations... Saint Peter and Studley.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 11, 2026 storm activity in Sheridan 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 441 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rexford, or 15 miles northwest of Hoxie, 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 outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Selden around 450 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grainfield, moving northeast 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 outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Friday... . A strong cold front will move through the area. Behind the front, winds from the northwest will be gusting in the 30-50 MPH range most of the day. In the afternoon, RH values will drop into the mid teens. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan and 252 Yuma. TIMING...Friday afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“...Critical Fire Weather This Afternoon... .Winds from the south this afternoon and early evening are forecast to be around 15-25 MPH sustained with gusts up to 35 MPH. RH values will dry to around 15% as temperatures warm into the 70s. Overnight gusts are forecast to be around 25-35 MPH, but RH values will climb to over 50%, allowing some mild recovery.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder will continue to lift to the northeast ahead of a strong upper level disturbance. Showers will be moving around 40 mph and significant rainfall accumulations are not expected. Sudden wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible as these showers pass.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“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...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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..”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Sheridan County

Friday, September 19, 2025

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25", wind gusts up to 79 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 19, 2025 storm activity in Sheridan 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.

“Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.). Hail size ranged from golf ball to hen egg size. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Studley

“Accumulating hail up to 2 inches in diameter. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Tasco

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

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 Sheridan County, KS?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 73 severe weather events in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County recently?

Yes — 31 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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 Sheridan 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.

Most active Kansas counties

← All Kansas counties

Proudly AI-powered. Honestly sourced. IDOLCheck is built by HailyAI. Every storm event, magnitude, radar snapshot, and date on this page is deterministic — retrieved directly from official NOAA, National Weather Service (NWS), and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) storm records through our HailyDB engine and displayed exactly as reported. Quoted warning and report text is always attributed to its official source. Where the surrounding copy is not a direct quote, it was generated with AI assistance from that same verified storm data and reviewed and approved by humans before publication. AI organizes and presents the record — it never invents storm data.
Storm report · just in