Hail History

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Hail history for Scott City, KS

Last hail within 10 milesAug 3, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 26, 2017
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles78

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scott City on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 26, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Scott City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Scott City
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Scott City
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20252 in
hen egg
Scott City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Scott City
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Scott City by year

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When hail season peaks near Scott City

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and June (13).

JanFebMar2Apr21May13Jun9Jul4Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Scott City

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Scott City (4 mi from Scott City)

Jun 26, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Scott State Park (10 mi from Scott City)

Jun 17, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Scott City (0 mi from Scott City)

National Weather Service description (English): There was a mix of quarter to golf ball sized hail.

May 29, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Modoc (5 mi from Scott City)

Jul 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sandon (10 mi from Scott City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scott City

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2017EF1Modoc
8 mi from Scott City
2.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 2, 2017EF2Scott State Park
9 mi from Scott City
8.8 mi long, 450 yd wide
May 24, 2016EF0Modoc
9 mi from Scott City
1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2016EF0Modoc
6 mi from Scott City
4.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 24, 2015EF0Shallow Water
5 mi from Scott City
0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 22, 2010EF1Shallow Water
7 mi from Scott City
7.2 mi long, 440 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0Scott City
3 mi from Scott City
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scott City

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scott City since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Sep 9, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 202659 mph, measuredShallow Water
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 8, 202659 mph, measuredScott City
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 202655 mph, measuredShallow Water
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202657 mph, measuredScott City, Shallow Water
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 202654 mph, measuredScott City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202663 mph, estimatedShallow Water
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202665 mph, measuredShallow Water
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 202562 mph, measuredShallow Water
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202567 mph, measuredShallow Water
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202558 mph, measuredScott City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Scott City; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Scott City.

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