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Hail history for Fort Scott, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Scott on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Fort Scott
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fort Scott 1 hail report · closest near the center of Fort Scott |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Hammond, Devon 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fort Scott |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Scott by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Scott
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Fort Scott
Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Devon (8 mi from Fort Scott)
May 3, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Scott (1 mi from Fort Scott)
Apr 7, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Scott (0 mi from Fort Scott)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg to tennis ball size hail was reported in Fort Scott, Kansas. It was estimated that two thirds of the homes in Fort Scott had damage because of hail. Windows to houses and cars were broken across the Fort Scott area. Damage was reported to siding and roofing of homes. The courthouse lost 66 windows as well as suffered damage to the roof, air conditioning and weather unit. One auto dealership had over a million dollar in damages to cars. The estimate damage cost for this storm for the entire county will be in this report.Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hammond (7 mi from Fort Scott)
May 4, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Devon (8 mi from Fort Scott)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in size damaged several vehicles and caused minor roof damage.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Scott
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF1 | Hammond 6 mi from Fort Scott |
| May 3, 2006 | F0 | Garland 7 mi from Fort Scott |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Scott
71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Scott since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 20, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Scott 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Fort Scott Airport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Garland, Marmaton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hammond 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Richards, Fort Scott 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Scott 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Edward 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Richards 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Edward 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Hammond, Fort Scott 2 wind reports |
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 Fort Scott; 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.
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31 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fort Scott.
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