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Hail history for Burlington, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burlington on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 24, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Burlington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Gridley, Le Roy Airport 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Burlington |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Gridley, Le Roy Airport 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Burlington |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Westphalia 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Burlington |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Sharpe 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Burlington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Burlington by year
When hail season peaks near Burlington
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Burlington
Aug 24, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Sharpe (9 mi from Burlington)
National Weather Service description (English): Photo sent via social media. Time was estimated by radar.May 6, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gridley (8 mi from Burlington)
May 31, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gridley (10 mi from Burlington)
National Weather Service description (English): Video and pictures on social media of hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter. Emergency manager also relayed photo of estimated tennis ball size hail in Gridley. Time estimated from radar.May 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sharpe (8 mi from Burlington)
May 2, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (2 mi from Burlington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burlington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | Burlington 5 mi from Burlington |
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | Sharpe 9 mi from Burlington |
| May 13, 2009 | EF0 | Burlington 9 mi from Burlington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burlington
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burlington since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 24, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Sharpe 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Burlington 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Burlington, Burlington Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gridley 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Le Roy Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Gridley, Burlington, Le Roy 5 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Sharpe 1 wind report |
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 Burlington; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Burlington.
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