Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Wallace County, Kansas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 90 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 66 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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 Wallace 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.
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 405 PM MDT/505 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Winona to 13 miles north of Leoti to 15 miles northeast of Tribune to 9 miles northeast of Hartman. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Landspout tornadoes, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 840 PM MDT/940 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Sharon Springs to 11 miles north of Tribune to 6 miles west of Horace. Movement was east at 20 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.”
“At 827 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Horace, or 12 miles northwest of Tribune, moving east at 20 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 743 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Weskan, or 15 miles east of Cheyenne Wells, 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 outdoor objects is possible.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 806 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Burlington, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1139 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Kanorado, moving northeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kit Carson, northern Wallace and southwestern Sherman Counties.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 540 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells, moving northeast at 20 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 448 PM MDT/548 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Wallace, or 15 miles southeast of Sharon Springs, moving north 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.”
1 NWS warning — 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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 335 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 12 miles south of Ruleton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts around 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Wallace and southwestern Sherman Counties.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 924 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Wallace, or 14 miles north of Sharon Springs, moving east at 25 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 outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 848 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Weskan, or 12 miles southwest of Sharon Springs, moving east at 40 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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Sharon Springs to 9 miles west of Weskan to 7 miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells. Movement was north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 647 PM MDT/747 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bird City to Wallace. 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... Bird City around 750 PM CDT. Wallace around 650 PM MDT. McDonald around 755 PM CDT.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 603 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Cheyenne Wells to 14 miles northeast of Sheridan Lake to 10 miles northwest of Towner. Movement was 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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 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. The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and evening.”
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.”
6 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.”
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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..”
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Red Flag Warnings continue today for the entire area. This is particularly dangerous situation for western areas due to the combination of strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels. A new Fire Weather Watch has been issued for tomorrow for areas generally along and west of a line from Wray, Colorado, to Russell Springs and Leoti, Kansas.”
“Red Flag Warnings continue today for the entire area. This is particularly dangerous situation for western areas due to the combination of strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels. A new Fire Weather Watch has been issued for tomorrow for areas generally along and west of a line from Wray, Colorado, to Russell Springs and Leoti, Kansas.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“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.”
9 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.”
“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.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“For Sunday, southwest winds of 15-25 mph are forecast to begin around 8-9 am Mountain time across Yuma and Kit Carson county before expanding east into the remainder of the Fire Weather Watch through the afternoon. For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to explosive fire growth for fires that ignite.”
“For Sunday, southwest winds of 15-25 mph are forecast to begin around 8-9 am Mountain time across Yuma and Kit Carson county before expanding east into the remainder of the Fire Weather Watch through the afternoon. For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to explosive fire growth for fires that ignite.”
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“...Red Flag Warning For Thursday has expired. Critical fire weather conditions remain forecast Friday.... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. TIMING...From 8 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. WINDS...Northwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior.”
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.”
“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.”
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.”
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“delayed report of half dollar size hail north side of Sharon Springs. Noted it hailed from 845-9pm MT. (GLD)”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 90 severe weather events in Wallace 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 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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