Golf ball-sized hail detected near Dodge City, KS on June 25, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Dodge City monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-indicated strike landed approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Dodge City, with one hail report logged in Ford County that day. At 1.75 inches, architectural asphalt shingles face a realistic risk of functional damage — granule loss, cracked tabs, and compromised mat integrity are all on the table at this size, not just surface scuffing. Roofs older than 15 years or already showing wear are most vulnerable; newer installations may escape with cosmetic bruising. Ford County's largest recorded event reached 4 inches on September 8, 2025, well above today's magnitude, but 1.75 inches is enough to warrant a close look.
On a home at Dodge City's median value of $122,800, a standard 2% deductible works out to roughly $2,456. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof runs $6,398, with a range of $5,234 to $7,561. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Dodge City inspection
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Historical context
This event ranks 105th out of 275 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Ford County over the past ten years, placing it in the middle of the county's historical distribution. The largest event on record reached 5 inches on May 24, 2016. June historically produces around 80 hail events per decade in this county — above average — though May remains the peak month at 127 events.
Storm system
The June 25 storm was not isolated: Finney County recorded 2-inch hail the same day and Sedgwick County logged 1-inch stones, pointing to a broader regional system rather than a single localized cell.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of one to two weeks in the Dodge City market. The storm chaser risk is assessed as moderate following significant regional hail events, and Dodge City's thin local roofing market means much of the post-storm capacity typically arrives from contractors based in larger Kansas metros. Kansas law requires all roofing contractors to hold a valid registration certificate under the Kansas Residential Roofing Act (KSA § 50-6,123 et seq.), which means verifying registration through the Kansas Attorney General's office before signing anything — an unregistered contractor cannot even pursue legal claims in Kansas courts. Also confirm general liability coverage and workers' comp are current.
Permits & building code
At 1.75 inches, the outcome will depend heavily on roof age and existing condition — partial repair is possible on newer roofs, but full replacement becomes more likely once a roof is showing pre-existing deterioration. In Dodge City, the contractor pulls the permit, inspections are required, and permit costs typically run $150 to $350. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Kansas insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof and any damaged gutters, siding, or skylights before anyone walks on it — date-stamp everything.
- 2Contact your insurance company to report potential storm damage and ask about next steps for an adjuster inspection.
- 3Schedule an independent professional roof inspection to document damage before any repairs begin.
- 4Verify any contractor's registration status through the Kansas Attorney General's office and confirm current general liability and workers' comp coverage before signing a contract.
- 5Keep all inspection reports, estimates, photos, and correspondence in a single file — you'll need the paper trail if a scope dispute arises.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Dodge City inspection
Hail size and location data are sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar via the Severe Weather Data Inventory (SWDI) and are radar-confirmed, with a full NWS write-up pending.