Hail HistoryHail history for Ford County, KS
524 hail reports in Ford County since 2006 on 151 days. The largest stones measured 5 in on May 24, 2016.
Cities in Ford County
Recent hail in Ford County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Dodge City 8 hail reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Spearville 1 hail report |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Bloom 2 hail reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Howell, Bellefont 5 hail reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Dodge City 3 hail reports |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Spearville 1 hail report |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Windthorst 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 Ford County by year
When hail season peaks in Ford County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ford County
307 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ford County since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Bloom 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Dodge City, Bloom 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Dodge City 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Bloom 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 96 mph, measured | Dodge City Airport, Kingsdown, Wilroads Gardens 15 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 96 mph, measured | Dodge City Airport, Dodge City, Wilroads Gardens 10 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Bloom 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Dodge City Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Dodge City 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Dodge City Airport 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 Ford 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).