Hail in Ellis County, KS
Hail turns up in Ellis County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 12 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Ellis County since 2025, the largest 1.9″ (golf ball) on June 9, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 3, 2026.
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About Ellis County, KS
Ellis County sits on the high plains of west-central Kansas, open wheat country along the Smoky Hill River. Hail rides the warm-season storms of midsummer, when strong updrafts along fronts and drylines can grow stones of fair size. Dodge City's KDDC radar is the nearest, some 87 miles to the southwest, a reach at which its beam climbs well above the ground and captures storm structure rather than near-surface detail.
The hail record for Ellis County, KS
Ellis County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 12 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 7 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with July the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Ellis County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 12 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Ellis County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Ellis County?
Ellis County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Ellis County?
Radar confirmed 1.9-inch hail, about golf ball size, on June 9, 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.
Is hail getting worse in Ellis County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Ellis County, 7 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Ellis County this year?
Ellis 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 Ellis County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 3, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Ellis County, KS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Ellis 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.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.
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.