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Hail history for Arkansas City, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 18, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063.81 inJun 17, 2025
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles154

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arkansas City on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.81 in on Jun 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Arkansas City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 18, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arkansas City
1 hail report · closest near the center of Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Arkansas City
1 hail report · closest near the center of Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arkansas City
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Peckham
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20251 in
quarter		Arkansas City
1 hail report · closest near the center of Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20253.81 inArkansas City, Geuda Spgs
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 20241 in
quarter		Arkansas City
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Arkansas City		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Arkansas City by year

30620750870931071111221321415616417218219120121122123624325326

When hail season peaks near Arkansas City

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (14).

Jan2Feb8Mar11Apr15May14Jun4Jul5Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Arkansas City

Jun 17, 2025 · 3.81 in · Arkansas City (1 mi from Arkansas City)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture of a measured 3.81 inch hailstone was sent in. Amateur radio reported baseball sized hail as well. There was damage to vehicles, homes and businesses across Arkansas City.

Sep 1, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Winfield Airport (10 mi from Arkansas City)

May 14, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Arkansas City (3 mi from Arkansas City)

Jun 11, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Arkansas City (2 mi from Arkansas City)

May 13, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chilocco (8 mi from Arkansas City)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind gusts to 60 mph were also reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arkansas City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2024EF1Newkirk
9 mi from Arkansas City		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 30, 2018EF0Geuda Spgs
9 mi from Arkansas City		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 30, 2018EF0Arkansas City
6 mi from Arkansas City		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 14, 2018EF0Winfield Airport
5 mi from Arkansas City		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 14, 2018EF0Arkansas City
3 mi from Arkansas City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 6, 2016EF0Winfield Airport
8 mi from Arkansas City		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2013EF0Arkansas City
2 mi from Arkansas City		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2010EF1Arkansas City
1 mi from Arkansas City		1.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 10, 2010EF1Arkansas City
4 mi from Arkansas City		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 15, 2009EF0Silverdale
10 mi from Arkansas City		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 23, 2009EF0Geuda Spgs
7 mi from Arkansas City		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2009EF0Arkansas City
6 mi from Arkansas City		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arkansas City

154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arkansas City since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 17, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202670 mph, estimatedArkansas City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202671 mph, measuredArkansas City, Winfield Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202667 mph, measuredWinfield Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202564 mph, estimatedPeckham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202570 mph, estimatedArkansas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202569 mph, measuredWinfield Airport, Arkansas City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202586 mph, measuredWinfield Airport, Arkansas City
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202581 mph, estimatedArkansas City, Winfield Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 202460 mph, estimatedArkansas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 202475 mph, estimatedArkansas City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Arkansas City; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Arkansas City.

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