Scott City, KS Hail Storm – September 2025

Scott City, KS saw a concluded hail event on September 5, 2025, with a peak confirmed hail size of 2 inches. The storm produced four radar-confirmed alerts through the night.

What Happened

The first alert came at 11:56 PM CDT on September 4, with 2-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar. A second 2-inch alert followed at 12:40 AM CDT on September 5. The storm then trended down in size, with a 1.5-inch alert at 1:21 AM CDT and a 1-inch alert at 1:27 AM CDT.

All four alerts were tied to dual-polarization radar confidence. The sequence shows a storm that kept producing severe hail across multiple cycles before tapering later in the night. The report is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Two-inch hail can break roof surfaces, dent metal fascia, and damage skylights. It can also leave visible impact marks on gutters, vents, exterior trim, and air-conditioning condenser fins. Vehicles parked outside during the stronger part of the storm may show widespread dents and broken glass where exposure was direct.

The 1.5-inch and 1-inch hail later in the event still support inspection needs. Roofs with older shingles can show bruising, granule loss, and lift at edges. Softer exterior materials such as vinyl trim, painted wood, and lightweight metal can show impact marks even when damage is not obvious from the ground.

Crews should expect mixed damage levels across the hail path. The larger hail came first, then the size decreased. That pattern can leave sharper damage near the earlier path and lighter but still relevant impact farther along the track.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with roof slope, elevation changes, and any structures with direct exposure during the 11:56 PM CDT and 12:40 AM CDT alerts. Focus on impact-prone surfaces first. That includes shingles, ridge caps, pipe boots, flashing, soft metals, and skylights. Document each elevation separately. Hail at 2 inches is large enough to produce visible surface impacts on multiple building components at the same property.

Use vehicle lots, metal buildings, and commercial roof edges as secondary inspection targets. Look for dents in HVAC cabinets, downspout marks, cracked plastic vents, and bruising on membrane seams. On residential work, note any shingle displacement, exposed asphalt, or fresh punctures around penetrations. On commercial flat roofs, inspect laps, drains, and rooftop units for impact points that may not show from street level.

Field teams should keep timing tight. The strongest hail came before the size tapered to 1.5 inches and then 1 inch. That means the earliest report window carries the highest damage potential. Photograph the same elevations in consistent light. Record roof age, material type, and any existing wear so the hail-related condition is clear in the file.

For precise hail track data, use the paid Strike Map.