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Hail history for Pottawatomie County, KS
229 hail reports in Pottawatomie County since 2006 on 79 days. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jul 22, 2017.
Cities in Pottawatomie County
Recent hail in Pottawatomie County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Olsburg 1 hail report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Onaga 2 hail reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Olsburg, Duluth 2 hail reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | St George, Laclede 3 hail reports |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Wamego 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Pottawatomie County by year
When hail season peaks in Pottawatomie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pottawatomie County
140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pottawatomie County since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 4, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 65 mph, a estimat | Saint Marys 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Blaine, Wheaton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Louisville 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Olsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, a estimat | Olsburg 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 78 mph, a measured | Louisville, Flush 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 71 mph, a estimat | Belvue 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | St Marys, Wamego, St George 3 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 62 mph, a measured | Wamego 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 85 mph, a estimat | Olsburg, Emmett, Onaga Airport 4 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 Pottawatomie 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).