Hail HistoryHail history for Lyon County, KS
232 hail reports in Lyon County since 2006 on 94 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Dec 15, 2021.
Cities in Lyon County
Recent hail in Lyon County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Emporia 1 hail report |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Emporia 2 hail reports |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Olpe, Emporia Muni Airport, Plymouth 3 hail reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Plymouth, Emporia 3 hail reports |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Reading, Emporia 5 hail reports |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Allen, Admire, Lang 5 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Lyon County by year
When hail season peaks in Lyon County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lyon County
176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lyon County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Aug 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Emporia 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Olpe, Hartford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Emporia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Reading 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Bushong, Emporia 2 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Emporia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Emporia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Emporia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Admire 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Emporia 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 Lyon County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).