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Hail history for Cherokee County, KS
172 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 88 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 4, 2020.
Cities in Cherokee County
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | West Mineral 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Weir 1 hail report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Baxter Spgs 2 hail reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Columbus, Faulkner, Riverton 4 hail reports |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Riverton 2 hail reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Stippville 1 hail report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Galena 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 Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
196 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | damage reported | Hallowell, West Mineral 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Weir 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Scammon 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Columbus, Baxter Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Columbus, Hallowell 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Columbus, Crestline 3 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 66 mph, estimated | Lawton 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Columbus 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 Cherokee 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).