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Hail history for Garden City, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garden City on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 5, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Garden City ranks #93 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Garden City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Garden City 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Garden City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Garden City by year
When hail season peaks near Garden City
Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (16).
Largest hail storms near Garden City
May 5, 2008 · 4.25 in · Garden City (1 mi from Garden City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail broke several windows in homes, vehicles and downtown businesses.May 23, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Garden City (1 mi from Garden City)
May 16, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Holcomb (6 mi from Garden City)
Jun 1, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Garden City (1 mi from Garden City)
Apr 29, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Plymell (10 mi from Garden City)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail punched numerous holes in windows and damaged the blinds that were inside.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garden City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2024 | EF1 | Garden City 2 mi from Garden City |
| May 19, 2010 | EF0 | Mansfield 9 mi from Garden City |
| Apr 29, 2009 | EF0 | Holcomb 8 mi from Garden City |
| Apr 29, 2009 | EF1 | Plymell 9 mi from Garden City |
| May 25, 2006 | F0 | Garden City 10 mi from Garden City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garden City
232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garden City since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Pierceville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Garden City, Pierceville 7 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Garden City 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Garden City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Holcomb 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Garden City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Garden City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 83 mph, measured | Garden City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Garden City 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Holcomb 1 wind report |
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 Garden 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 Garden City.
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