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Hail history for Atchison County, KS
69 hail reports in Atchison County since 2006 on 40 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 2010.
Cities in Atchison County
Recent hail in Atchison County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Atchison 1 hail report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Lancaster 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Atchison County by year
When hail season peaks in Atchison County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Atchison County
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Atchison County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 16, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Atchison 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 65 mph, a measured | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Potter 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Atchison 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 71 mph, a measured | Lancaster, Effingham, Atchison Earhart Airport 5 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Atchison 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Huron 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Atchison 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Atchison 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | Atchison Earhart Airport, Lancaster 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 Atchison County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).