Hail History

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Hail history for McPherson, KS

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 19, 20262.00 in (hen egg)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.25 inJun 5, 2014
Ane haili ijiin 200654
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon37
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McPherson on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 5, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near McPherson

DateSize hailWhereSource
Sep 19, 20262.00 in
hen egg		McPherson
2 hail reports · closest near the center of McPherson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Mc Pherson, Galva, Lindsborg
9 hail reports · closest near the center of McPherson		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 20252.75 in
baseball		Mc Pherson, Inman, Mc Pherson Airport
6 hail reports · closest near the center of McPherson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Mc Pherson Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from McPherson		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Mc Pherson
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from McPherson		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Mc Pherson
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from McPherson		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar McPherson meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan McPherson

Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (9).

Jan1Feb2Mar9Apr18May9Jun4Jul4Aug6Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan McPherson

Jun 5, 2014 · 3.25 in · Mc Pherson (1 mi from McPherson)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 3.25 inch hail at the 1700 block of Limestone.

May 29, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Pherson (1 mi from McPherson)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail ranged from golf ball to baseball-sized. No damage was reported, but one would have to believe there was.

May 6, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Pherson (7 mi from McPherson)

May 26, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Pherson (0 mi from McPherson)

National Weather Service description (English): This report was received via social media.

Sep 3, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Pherson (0 mi from McPherson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McPherson

DateRatingWherePath
May 11, 2014EF0Inman
9 mi from McPherson		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF0Mc Pherson
2 mi from McPherson		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 12, 2010EF0Elyria
10 mi from McPherson		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 12, 2010EF0Galva
7 mi from McPherson		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF1Windom
10 mi from McPherson		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 20, 2009EF0Mc Pherson Airport
6 mi from McPherson		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McPherson

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McPherson since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 27, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202675 mph, a estimatGalva
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 202681 mph, a measuredMc Pherson, Mc Pherson Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, a estimatLindsborg, Galva
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202581 mph, a estimatMc Pherson, Mc Pherson Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202564 mph, a measuredElyria
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202481 mph, a estimatMc Pherson, Mc Pherson Airport, Galva
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202476 mph, a measuredMc Pherson, Mc Pherson Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202460 mph, a estimatMc Pherson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202464 mph, a estimatInman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202460 mph, a estimatMc Pherson
1 wind report		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 McPherson; 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 McPherson.

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