Hail in Graham County, KS
Hail turns up in Graham County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 9 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Graham County since 2025, the largest 2.3″ (hen egg) on July 3, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 3, 2026.
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About Graham County, KS
Graham County lies on the high plains of northwestern Kansas, open shortgrass and wheat country with broad horizons. Hail is uncommon and tends to stay modest, with summer storms often firing quickly but lacking the lasting organization to grow large stones. The Dodge City (KDDC) radar is the nearest, but it sits about 110 miles to the south, so far that it captures only the upper structure of distant storms and almost nothing of the near-ground picture over the county.
The hail record for Graham County, KS
Hail is a recurring threat in Graham County, with 9 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 6 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Graham County's hail isn't confined to one stretch of the calendar; it recurs from spring into summer, heaviest in May.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Graham County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 9 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Graham County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Graham County?
Graham County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Graham County?
Radar confirmed 2.3-inch hail, about hen egg size, on July 3, 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 Graham 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 Graham County, 6 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 Graham County this year?
Graham 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 Graham County in 2026?
Yes, 6 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 3, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Graham County, KS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Graham 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.