Hail HistoryHail history for Elk County, KS
86 hail reports in Elk County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 12, 2006.
Recent hail in Elk County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Longton 1 hail report |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Elk Falls 1 hail report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Longton 1 hail report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Howard 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 Elk County by year
When hail season peaks in Elk County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Elk County
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Elk County since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 17, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Howard 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Longton 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Howard 1 wind report |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Moline, Longton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Howard, Moline 4 wind reports |
| May 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Grenola 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Moline 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Howard 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2018 | 75 mph, estimated | Longton 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Longton 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 Elk 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).