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Hail history for Baldwin City, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Baldwin City on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Baldwin City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Edgerton 4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Baldwin City |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Baldwin 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Baldwin City |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Le Loup 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Baldwin City |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Edgerton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Baldwin City |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Edgerton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Baldwin City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Baldwin City by year
When hail season peaks near Baldwin City
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Baldwin City
Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Eudora (10 mi from Baldwin City)
Sep 10, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Centropolis (8 mi from Baldwin City)
Mar 6, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Vinland (7 mi from Baldwin City)
Mar 9, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Centropolis (8 mi from Baldwin City)
Sep 23, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wellsville (7 mi from Baldwin City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Baldwin City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | EF? | Baldwin Airport 2 mi from Baldwin City |
| Mar 15, 2021 | EF? | Baldwin Airport 2 mi from Baldwin City |
| May 21, 2011 | EF0 | Worden 5 mi from Baldwin City |
| Sep 12, 2008 | EF0 | Baldwin Airport 4 mi from Baldwin City |
| Sep 12, 2008 | EF1 | Eudora 9 mi from Baldwin City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Baldwin City
51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Baldwin City since 2006, on 34 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | damage reported | Baldwin City 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Edgerton 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Wellsville, Antioch 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Pleasant Grove, Baldwin 2 wind reports |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Wellsville, Baldwin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 79 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Baldwin, Edgerton 3 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 Baldwin City; 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 Baldwin City.
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