Hail in Cloud County, KS
Cloud County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 14 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cloud County since 2026, the largest 2.2″ (hen egg) on April 25, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 19, 2026.
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About Cloud County, KS
Cloud County sits in north-central Kansas along the Republican River, on the open plains near Concordia. Hail is rare in a given year, though severe cells can fire where a dryline meets moist air pushing up from the south during the warm months. The Grand Island radar (KUEX) lies about 72 miles to the northwest, distant enough that it reads storm tops more reliably than near-surface returns.
The hail record for Cloud County, KS
With 14 confirmed events on record since 2026, Cloud County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
Cloud County's hail isn't confined to one stretch of the calendar; it recurs from spring into summer, heaviest in April.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Cloud County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 14 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cloud County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Cloud County?
Cloud County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cloud County?
Radar confirmed 2.2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on April 25, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Cloud County this year?
Cloud County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Cloud County in 2026?
Yes, 14 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 19, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Cloud County, KS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Cloud County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.