Hail in Elk County, Kansas
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Elk County on 48 days since October 2020. That is more than 82% of US counties. It ranks 77 of 105 in Kansas.
The largest radar estimate was 2.75 inches on August 5, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was August 5, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | 2.75 in |
| May 30, 2026 | 2.25 in |
| April 26, 2024 | 1.95 in |
| June 25, 2022 | 1.9 in |
| June 8, 2025 | 1.9 in |
| July 30, 2025 | 1.9 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 31 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Kansas
- Ford County: 120 days
- Thomas County: 110 days
- Logan County: 92 days
- Gove County: 88 days
- Gray County: 87 days
- Cheyenne County: 85 days