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Hail history for Baxter Springs, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20261.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 4, 2020

Hail days since 200663

Days with hail 1 inch or larger45

Tornadoes within 10 miles11

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Baxter Springs on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 4, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Baxter Springs

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 11, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	Baxter Spgs 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Baxter Springs	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	1 in quarter	Riverton 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Baxter Springs	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Riverton, Hornet 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Baxter Springs	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2025	1 in quarter	Galena 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Baxter Springs	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Baxter Springs by year

When hail season peaks near Baxter Springs

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and April (13).

Largest hail storms near Baxter Springs

Jun 23, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Crestline (8 mi from Baxter Springs)

Jun 26, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Treece (5 mi from Baxter Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): The Baxter Springs Fire Chief reported windshields broken at the intersection of Highways 166 and 69.

May 4, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Baxter Spgs (2 mi from Baxter Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile west of Baxter Springs. Damage occurred to a home , two vehicles and several head stones at a cemetery.

Oct 1, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Neutral (7 mi from Baxter Springs)

Aug 15, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Riverton (5 mi from Baxter Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported in a rural area northwest of Riverton. No damage was reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Baxter Springs

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 20, 2025	EF1	Lowell 4 mi from Baxter Springs	6.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025	EF1	Belleville 10 mi from Baxter Springs	17.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 22, 2019	EF1	Treece 8 mi from Baxter Springs	2.8 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
May 22, 2019	EF1	Galena 9 mi from Baxter Springs	0.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 22, 2019	EF3	Belle Center 9 mi from Baxter Springs	8.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 27, 2014	EF2	Commerce 9 mi from Baxter Springs	7.1 mi long, 325 yd wide
Apr 27, 2014	EF2	Baxter Spgs 2 mi from Baxter Springs	4.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF2	Redings Mill 8 mi from Baxter Springs	1.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF5	Central City 9 mi from Baxter Springs	8.8 mi long, 1,600 yd wide
May 10, 2008	EF1	Quapaw 5 mi from Baxter Springs	2.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 10, 2008	EF4	Hornet 9 mi from Baxter Springs	30.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Baxter Springs

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Baxter Springs since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Mar 30, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 13, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Baxter Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Quapaw 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Hockerville, Belle Center, Galena 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Baxter Spgs, Galena 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	85 mph, measured	Baxter Spgs, Galena 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Quapaw, Neutral, Picher 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Galena 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Galena 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Baxter Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 2023	75 mph, estimated	Quapaw, Miami 2 wind reports	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 Baxter Springs; 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 Baxter Springs.

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