Rossville, KS Hail Storm – August 2026

Rossville, Kansas recorded a concluded hail event on August 14, 2026 with a peak hail size of 2.19 inches. The storm produced a multi-alert NWS warning-area sequence and a radar-detected hail swath affecting multiple local zones.

What Happened

The storm arrived in the Rossville area late on August 14 and concluded after midnight. NWS warning-area notices were issued in four steps: 10:55 PM CDT — 1.00-inch hail (NWS warning area only); 11:21 PM CDT — 1.25-inch hail (NWS warning area only); 11:43 PM CDT — 1.50-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar; 12:13 AM CDT on Aug 15 — 0.75-inch hail (NWS warning area only). The dual-polarization radar detection at 11:43 PM CDT established a radar-derived hail signature along a concentrated track through the metro area.

This page aggregates multiple warning-area notices and radar returns across adjacent zones. Field reports and local imagery supplemented the radar-derived track used to map the storm footprint. The event status is concluded and no active warnings remain for the area.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail sizes ranged from 0.75 inch to 2.19 inches. Hail in the 0.75-inch to 1.25-inch range commonly causes cosmetic damage to paint and minor denting to vehicles and outdoor equipment. Hail of 1.5 inches can break older asphalt shingle granules, cause siding pitting, and dent metal roofing and HVAC housings. Stones at or above 2.19 inches can crack skylights, shatter thin glass, and produce localized punctures in soft metals and thin composite panels.

Inspectors should prioritize roofs exposed directly along the radar-detected hail track and around confirmed spotter locations. Photographic documentation should pair close-up impact images with a wider view showing the structure and a timestamp or geolocation reference. Note any clustered damage patterns aligned with the mapped track when compiling estimates.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a safety-first site triage. Check for unstable roofing, leaking interiors, compromised glass, and damaged HVAC condensers. Use a ladder safety plan and do not perform roof work in wet or windy conditions. Start inspections at properties nearest the radar-derived hail track and move outward. Assess roofing systems for granule loss, split or bruised shingles, and exposed underlayment. Record serial numbers and visible damage to external mechanical units and document any punctures or shattered glazing.

Estimate restoration scope by damage type and by structure. For roofing, separate cosmetic shingle loss from integrity-compromising failures that require replacement. For vehicles and siding, capture dent patterns and proxy measurements. Provide clients with clear, dated photographic records and a concise scope-of-work summary tied to the observed hail sizes and locations. Coordinate with insurers using the radar-detected track and local time-stamped field evidence to support claims.