Stafford County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026
Has it hailed in Stafford County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 56 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 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.
Stafford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Stafford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Stafford 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.
Friday, August 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Preston, moving northeast at 5 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 southeastern Stafford and northeastern Pratt Counties.”
“At 651 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Byers to near Kinsley. Movement was north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stafford to near Coats. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Pratt, Stafford, Iuka, and Coats around 500 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“A personal weather station recorded a 68 mph wind gust. (DDC)”
“A personal weather station recorded a 58 mph wind gust. Time estimated via radar. (DDC)”
- Wind 68 mph 1 N Macksville SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 10 ENE Hudson SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Offerle to near Mullinville to near Croft. 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... Greensburg, Haviland, and Croft around 220 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 907 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Garfield, 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Garfield around 920 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Report was from a AWN weather station. (DDC)”
- Wind 72 mph 1 N Macksville SPC verified report
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Delayed report. Social media report of golf ball sized hail. Time estimated via radar. (DDC)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 NE Hopewell SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Byers, moving east 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 vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Pratt and Iuka around 900 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 1 N Macksville SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ash Valley to near Belpre to near Mullinville. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DDC)”
- Hail 1" 1 SW Stafford SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Wind 70 mph 2 NNW Macksville SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seward to near Byers. 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... St. John and Seward around 810 PM CDT. Hudson around 815 PM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Ping pong ball sized hail reported along the Stafford and Pratt County line. (DDC)”
- Hail 1.5" 7 NW Preston SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Reported nickel to quarter-size hail. (DDC)”
- Hail 1" 3 S Saint John SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ash Valley, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Pawnee, northwestern Stafford and southeastern Rush Counties.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 126 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hudson, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Stafford County.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1052 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pratt, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Pratt around 1100 PM CDT. Preston around 1110 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Delayed report. Personal Ambient Weather Station Nutrients_ag reported maximum wind gust of 65 mph. (DDC)”
- Wind 65 mph 1 N Macksville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 S Dillwyn SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pratt, 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... Pratt around 855 PM CDT. Preston around 900 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pratt, 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... Preston around 235 PM CDT. Neola around 250 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1050 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trousdale, moving east 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... Hopewell around 1100 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near St. John, moving east at 50 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. Locations impacted include... St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Hudson, Zenith, and Dillwyn.”
- Hail 0.88" Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Stafford 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 Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Stafford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Stafford County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 56 severe weather events in Stafford 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 Stafford County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Stafford 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.