Hail HistoryHail history for Barton County, KS
305 hail reports in Barton County since 2006 on 113 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 27, 2013.
Cities in Barton County
Recent hail in Barton County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Albert 1 hail report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Ellinwood 2 hail reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hoisington 1 hail report |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Stickney 3 hail reports |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hitschmann 1 hail report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Ellinwood 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 Barton County by year
When hail season peaks in Barton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Barton County
253 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Barton County since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on May 5, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 77 mph, measured | Great Bend Airport, Olmitz 3 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Ellinwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Great Bend, Great Bend Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Great Bend Airport, Great Bend, Beaver 5 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Great Bend Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Beaver 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Great Bend, Hoisington, Ellinwood 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Pawnee Rock 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Pawnee Rock, Great Bend 2 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Great Bend Airport 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 Barton 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).