Sumner County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Sumner County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 47 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 17 hail reports with hail up to 3.5" and 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 78 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Sumner County
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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.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Hail 1.75" 1 E Belle Plaine SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Belle Plaine SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25"
“Time is estimated from radar. Picture sent comparing to golf ball. (ICT)”
“Lasted for the last 5 minutes and still ongoing. (ICT)”
- Hail 2.25" 2 ENE Argonia SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" Caldwell SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 8 SSE Mayfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Caldwell SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Many half dollar size stones on the ground with a few golf ball size stones observed. Time estimated from radar. (ICT)”
- Hail 1.75" Belle Plaine SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 S Viola SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph
“Kansas Mesonet station VIOK1 measured a 10 meter gust of 78 mph with a 2 meter gust of 58 mph. (ICT)”
“3 inch tree limbs down. Gusts 60 to 70 mph. (ICT)”
- Wind 78 mph 2 SE Viola SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 4 E Norwich SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 6.2 SSE Mayfield SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph Conway Springs SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph KEGT SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Wellington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wellington SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large tree limbs down at 1016 E 140th Ave in Mulvane. (ICT)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Mulvane SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 4 NE Caldwell SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3.4 WNW Wellington SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (ICT)”
“Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (ICT)”
- Hail 1.75" 4 NE Milan SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 E Mayfield SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph Conway Springs SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Conway Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Conway Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Milan SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.5"
“Report with picture came in via social media. (ICT)”
- Hail 3.5" 7 SSW Mayfield SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 W Wellington SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" Mayfield SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Conway Springs SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 29 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Sporadic power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT 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 65 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range with a few gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast 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...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Sunday. 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 65 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast 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 60 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. Impacts...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread quickly and behave erratically.”
- Wind 50 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Caldwell SPC verified report
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
- Tornado Tornado 3 WNW Mayfield SPC verified report
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
- Tornado Tornado 5 SW Mayfield SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 8 S Milan SPC verified report
Sunday, March 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1235 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oxford, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Winfield, Oxford, Udall, Burden, Atlanta, and Winfield City Lake.”
“At 1138 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Oxford, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Winfield, Oxford, Burden, Atlanta, Cambridge, Winfield City Lake, and Strother Field Airport.”
- Hail 0.88" Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Relative Humidity...As low as 22 percent.”
- Wind 60 mph Sumner County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Sumner County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Sumner County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Sumner County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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