Hail HistoryHail history for Barber County, KS
199 hail reports in Barber County since 2006 on 89 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Aug 9, 2017.
Recent hail in Barber County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Medicine Lodge 1 hail report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Medicine Lodge, Sharon, Uppdegraff 3 hail reports |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Sharon, Kiowa Airport 2 hail reports |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Medicine Lodge, Aetna 3 hail reports |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 1.75 in golf ball | Medicine Lodge 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Barber County by year
When hail season peaks in Barber County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Barber County
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Barber County since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jun 30, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Hazelton, Kiowa 3 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Aetna 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lake City 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Deerhead 1 wind report |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Medicine Lodge, Lake Arrowhead 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Hardtner 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hardtner 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Lake Arrowhead 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hardtner 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Hardtner 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Barber County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).