Hail in Decatur County, KS
Hail turns up in Decatur County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Decatur County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on May 30, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 30, 2026.
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About Decatur County, KS
Decatur County lies in the far northwest of Kansas, rolling high-plains farmland near the Nebraska border. Its hail arrives with late-summer and early-fall thunderstorms, when residual moisture meets cooler fronts pushing down from the north. The nearest beam from Goodland (KGLD) reaches across about 72 miles from the southwest, already climbing above the surface by the time it crosses the county.
The hail record for Decatur County, KS
Hail is a recurring threat in Decatur County, with 13 confirmed events on record since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Decatur County, most often in June.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Decatur County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Decatur County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Decatur County?
Decatur County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Decatur County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 30, 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 Decatur County this year?
Decatur 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 Decatur County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently May 30, 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 Decatur County, KS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Decatur 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.
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.
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.
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.