Hail in Wallace County, KS
Hail is a regular fact of life in Wallace County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 24 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Wallace County since 2025, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on September 10, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 10, 2026.
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About Wallace County, KS
Wallace County anchors the western edge of Kansas against the Colorado line, open high-plains wheat and ranch country. Hail rides in with the strong summer storms that form when heat and Gulf moisture meet fronts pushing across the plains. The Goodland radar (KGLD) lies about 31 miles to the north, close enough to keep the county in good view as storms track through.
The hail record for Wallace County, KS
Wallace County sits in an active hail corridor for severe storms.
July is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Wallace County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 24 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Wallace County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Wallace County?
Wallace County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Wallace County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on September 10, 2025.
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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Will it hail again in Wallace County this year?
Wallace 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.
Recent confirmed hail near Wallace County, KS
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Wallace County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Wallace 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.
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.
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.