Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Stevens County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 116 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 92 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Stevens County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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 →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.
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Wilburton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles south of Manter, moving south 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... Richfield around 900 PM CDT.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richfield, 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... Rolla around 1130 PM CDT.”
“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elkhart, moving 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Morton and southwestern Stevens Counties.”
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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Richfield, 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 eastern Morton, southern Grant, Stevens and southeastern Stanton Counties.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Satanta to near Feterita. 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... Hugoton, Satanta, Moscow, and Cave around 605 PM CDT. Sublette around 610 PM CDT.”
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 1049 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Big Bow to 7 miles southeast of Wilburton. 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... Rolla and Big Bow around 1055 PM CDT. Feterita around 1100 PM CDT.”
3 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.”
“At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Hugoton, 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 central Stevens County.”
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.”
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Feterita, moving east at 5 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 southern Stevens County.”
“At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Rolla, 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 235 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stonington to near Elkhart to 7 miles west of Hough. Movement was east at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
1 NWS warning — 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.”
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“At 758 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Richfield, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“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.”
1 SPC verified storm report · 6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“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.”
“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.”
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
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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.”
“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.”
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…”
“...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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
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.”
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...”
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.”
“...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.”
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.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. TIMING...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.”
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens. TIMING...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.”
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,…”
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...”
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…”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
“...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.”
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.”
“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.”
7 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.”
“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,…”
2 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.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Morton, Stanton, and Stevens Counties. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through 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.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1101 PM CDT/1001 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ulysses, moving southeast at 40 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... Ulysses around 1105 PM CDT. Hickok around 1115 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Ryus and Satanta.”
“At 1145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cave, moving southeast 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.”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 116 severe weather events in Stevens County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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