Hail HistoryHail history for Finney County, KS
291 hail reports in Finney County since 2006 on 111 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 24, 2011.
Cities in Finney County
Recent hail in Finney County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Kalvesta, Eminence 3 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Garden City 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Finney County by year
When hail season peaks in Finney County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Finney County
297 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Finney County since 2006, on 147 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | damage reported | Holcomb 1 wind report |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Garden City, Pierceville, Kalvesta 8 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Garden City, Kalvesta 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Plymell 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Garden City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Holcomb 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Kalvesta 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Garden City, Plymell 3 wind reports |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Kalvesta 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Garden City 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 Finney 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).