New Cambria, KS Hail Storm – August 2026

New Cambria, KS — August 13, 2026. A concluded hail-producing thunderstorm moved through the New Cambria area late afternoon into the overnight period, producing a maximum confirmed hailstone of 2.8 inches and triggering multiple NWS warning areas.

What Happened

The event began in the late afternoon and extended into the early morning hours. The National Weather Service issued 28 separate warning-area alerts for the storm, beginning at 4:35 PM CDT on August 13 and continuing until 4:21 AM CDT on August 14. Most alerts reported expected hail sizes of 0.75 to 1.0 inch under the NWS warning-only designation. Dual-polarization radar detected larger hail signatures at several points during the evening. Notable radar detections occurred at 7:58 PM CDT (1.08 inch), 8:18 PM CDT (1.31 inch), 9:53 PM CDT (1.74 inch) and 11:25 PM CDT (1.32 inch). The event is concluded and no active warnings remain for the New Cambria metro.

Damage Assessment

Warning-area reports and radar signatures were concentrated on approaches into and through New Cambria. The sequence of NWS warning-only alerts shows repeated small-to-moderate hail periods across the same corridor. Radar-detected cores in the evening produced stones large enough to dent vehicle panels and damage exposed siding and skylights. The presence of a verified 2.8-inch hailstone indicates the event included at least one localized sector capable of causing severe damage to roofing materials, vehicle fleets, and outdoor equipment in the immediate strike area. Inspections should prioritize locations along the radar-detected cores and the NWS warning areas issued between 7:30 PM and midnight where the largest signatures were logged.

What Contractors Should Know

Document and photograph all suspected hail damage with scale and GPS coordinates. Start with vehicles, rooftop shingles, HVAC units and skylights in properties inside the original NWS warning areas. Use time-stamped photos and note visible dent patterns, torn or missing shingle tabs, and penetrations to soft materials. Prioritize inspections where radar signatures of 1.3–1.8 inches were recorded during the evening. Roofs with granular loss, cracked shingles, or large impact marks should be flagged for immediate tarping if active leaks are present.

Follow safety protocols for rooftop work. Confirm ladder and harness systems are correctly rated. Where 2.8-inch impacts are suspected, assume full shingle replacement may be required until a qualified roofing assessment determines otherwise. Provide clients a clear photo log and a concise scope of recommended repairs for adjuster review. Coordinate with local adjusters early to reduce claim cycle time and to document when temporary repairs were performed.

A paid Strike Map is available for a precise hail track and the exact paid-product damage zone associated with this event.