Hail in Woodson County, KS
Hail turns up in Woodson County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 8 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Woodson County since 2025, the largest 2.6″ (tennis ball) on April 26, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 17, 2026.
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About Woodson County, KS
Woodson County lies in the rolling tallgrass country of southeastern Kansas, in the Verdigris and Neosho river drainage. Hail is rare here, but this part of the plains can occasionally see storms grow large enough along a dryline or front to drop sizable stones. The Topeka radar (KTWX) stands about 81 miles to the north, far enough that it captures upper storm structure better than low-level detail over the county.
The hail record for Woodson County, KS
Woodson County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 8 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 June the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Woodson County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 8 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Woodson County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Woodson County?
Hail in Woodson County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Woodson County?
Radar confirmed 2.6-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on April 26, 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.
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.
Is hail getting worse in Woodson 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 Woodson 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.
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.
Recent confirmed hail near Woodson County, KS
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Woodson 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 Woodson 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.
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.