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Hail history for Frontenac, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frontenac on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Frontenac
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cherokee, Pittsburg 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Frontenac |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Croweburg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Frontenac |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Girard 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Frontenac |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cherokee 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Frontenac |
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May 31, 2013 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Girard (8 mi from Frontenac)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail damaged cars and some roofs.May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chicopee (6 mi from Frontenac)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Girard (9 mi from Frontenac)
Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mindenmines (7 mi from Frontenac)
Feb 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pittsburg (3 mi from Frontenac)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frontenac
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Daisy Hill 9 mi from Frontenac |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Kirkwood 9 mi from Frontenac |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Kniveton 7 mi from Frontenac |
| May 20, 2019 | EF1 | Mindenmines 5 mi from Frontenac |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF1 | Nashville 9 mi from Frontenac |
| May 13, 2008 | EF0 | Mindenmines 6 mi from Frontenac |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frontenac
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frontenac since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 66 mph, a estimat | Frontenac, Pittsburg 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Englevale, Ringo 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Coolis 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Beulah 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Englevale, Pittsburg 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Croweburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Asbury, Girard 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 Frontenac; 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 Frontenac.
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