Scott City, KS Hail Storm – August 2026

Scott City, Kansas experienced a multi-zone aggregate hail event on August 9, 2026. The storm has concluded; peak hail measured 1.37 inches.

What Happened

A series of NWS severe thunderstorm warnings accompanied the event in the early and late evening. The alert sequence included three warnings issued for the Scott City area:

• August 9 · 6:27 PM CDT (23:27 UTC) – 0.75-inch hail – NWS warning only.
• August 9 · 9:02 PM CDT (02:02 UTC) – 0.75-inch hail – NWS warning only.
• August 9 · 9:44 PM CDT (02:44 UTC) – 0.75-inch hail – NWS warning only.

NWS warnings were issued at each time above with no spotter or immediate ground-verified reports attached to those warnings. The event aggregated hail reports and detections across multiple zones around Scott City, producing concentrated swaths rather than a single continuous path. The storm is no longer active.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail diameters ranged up to 1.37 inches (approximately 35 mm). Hail at and above this size commonly produces vehicle panel dents, concentrated granule loss on asphalt shingles, and localized siding damage. The 0.75-inch observations recorded within the NWS warnings (approximately 19 mm) are consistent with cosmetic vehicle damage, minor shingle bruising, and denting of exposed soft metals.

Inspectments should prioritize areas where vehicles were parked outdoors and roof slopes facing the storm track. Older roofing systems, low-slope coverings, and rooftop equipment such as HVAC condensing units are more likely to show visually apparent impact. Window breakage is less likely at the reported maximum size but can occur on older or already-compromised glazing.

What Contractors Should Know

Document condition with dated photos and a visible scale on every image. Measure representative hail impressions and record the time and address for each inspection. Begin with visual roof scans from ground level and drone imaging where allowed. Prioritize roofs with evidence of granule loss, shingle fractures, or exposed underlayment. Check vehicle fleets, exposed metal panels, and external mechanical equipment for denting and fin damage.

Schedule triage by mileage from Scott City center and by structure age. Expect concentrated hit areas within the larger NWS warning area; allocate crews to confirm physical impact before full repairs are ordered. Use conservative temporary repairs to keep interiors dry, and keep detailed repair scopes for insurance submissions. Maintain standard ladder and fall protection procedures during any rooftop work.

The Strike Map provides the precise radar-derived hail track for this event and is available as a paid product for pinpointing where hail struck.