Recent storms / Kansas

Hail in Kansas on April 13, 2026

16 hail reports. Largest: 2.75" (baseball) near Cottonwood Falls (Chase County).

Roof inspection recommended for homes where the largest hail fell

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Where hail was reported

Under 1"1" to 1.74"1.75" (golf ball) and up

All reports

SizeNearCountyTime
2.75" (baseball)Cottonwood FallsChase3:55 PM CST
2.75" (baseball)OttawaFranklin6:42 PM CST
2" (hen egg)ReadingLyon5:05 PM CST
2" (hen egg)BarclayOsage5:30 PM CST
2" (hen egg)PomonaFranklin6:10 PM CST
2" (hen egg)BarclayOsage5:30 PM CST
2" (hen egg)OttawaFranklin6:30 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)BazaarChase4:00 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)Cottonwood FallsChase4:00 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)ReadingLyon4:58 PM CST
1.25" (half dollar)EmporiaLyon4:32 PM CST
1.25" (half dollar)ReadingLyon4:58 PM CST
1.25" (half dollar)LyndonOsage5:32 PM CST
1.25" (half dollar)LyndonOsage5:35 PM CST
1" (quarter)SaffordvilleChase4:20 PM CST
1" (quarter)EmporiaLyon4:29 PM CST

Source: NOAA Storm Events (official). Counties: Chase, Franklin, Lyon, Osage.