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Hail history for Tonganoxie, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tonganoxie on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Tonganoxie
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Jarbalo 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Loring 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Tonganoxie |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Basehor 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Tonganoxie |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tonganoxie by year
When hail season peaks near Tonganoxie
Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Tonganoxie
Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Basehor (8 mi from Tonganoxie)
Jul 2, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reno (4 mi from Tonganoxie)
Sep 18, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mc Louth (10 mi from Tonganoxie)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches was falling at the intersection of 54th Road and Wellman Road.Aug 24, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reno (10 mi from Tonganoxie)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported ping pong ball to tennis ball sized hail.Jun 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tonganoxie (0 mi from Tonganoxie)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tonganoxie
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2024 | EF1 | Linwood 9 mi from Tonganoxie |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | Linwood 10 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Apr 25, 2009 | EF1 | Reno 7 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Jun 12, 2008 | EF0 | Basehor 7 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Apr 15, 2006 | F0 | Tonganoxie 3 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Apr 15, 2006 | F0 | Basehor 8 mi from Tonganoxie |
| Mar 12, 2006 | F0 | Linwood 8 mi from Tonganoxie |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tonganoxie
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tonganoxie since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Jarbalo 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Jarbalo, Basehor, Fairmount 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Jarbalo, Basehor, Fairmount 4 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Lawrence Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Fairmount 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clearview Vlg, Jarbalo, Basehor 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Jarbalo 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Victory Jct 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Jarbalo 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Tonganoxie, Lawrence Airport 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Tonganoxie; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Tonganoxie.
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