Hail HistoryHail history for Rooks County, KS
179 hail reports in Rooks County since 2006 on 89 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Aug 9, 2011.
Recent hail in Rooks County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Plainville, Stockton 2 hail reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Palco 1 hail report |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Codell 1 hail report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Webster 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 Rooks County by year
When hail season peaks in Rooks County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rooks County
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rooks County since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 1, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 53 mph, estimated | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Damar 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Glade 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Plainville, Stockton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Palco, Stockton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Webster Res 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2024 | 83 mph, measured | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Webster 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 Rooks 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).