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Hail history for Shawnee County, KS
285 hail reports in Shawnee County since 2006 on 98 days. The largest stones measured 5.25 in on May 21, 2011.
Cities in Shawnee County
Recent hail in Shawnee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Silver Lake, Topeka, Pauline 5 hail reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Menoken, Pauline, Topeka 11 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Menoken, Pauline 2 hail reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Valencia 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lake Shawnee 1 hail report |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rossville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Shawnee County by year
When hail season peaks in Shawnee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Shawnee County
368 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Shawnee County since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Topeka 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Silver Lake, Pauline 2 wind reports |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Pauline 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Willard, Meriden, Hoyt 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Menoken, Topeka, Billard Airport 7 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Elmont, Silver Lake 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Topeka, Lake Shawnee, Menoken 7 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forbes Field Tope, Pauline, Menoken 5 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Topeka, Valencia, Billard Airport 3 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Menoken, Forbes Field Tope 2 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 Shawnee 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).