Hail History

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Hail history for De Soto, KS

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.5 inMar 13, 2024
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles130

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of De Soto on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Mar 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near De Soto

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20261 in
quarter		Bonner Springs, Shawnee
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from De Soto		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Cedar, Loring, Wilder Jct
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from De Soto		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 De Soto by year

2061076083096107114122134142156163173181192052112222332425226

When hail season peaks near De Soto

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (12).

1Jan1Feb5Mar12Apr14May11Jun7Jul2Aug6Sep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near De Soto

Mar 13, 2024 · 3.5 in · Wilder (7 mi from De Soto)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than baseballs (3.5) measured near W 55th Street and KS Highway 7.

May 18, 2017 · 2.85 in · Clearview Vlg (4 mi from De Soto)

National Weather Service description (English): Storm spotter reported 2.85 inch hail measured when it reached the ground. The hail did damage to the windshield of the vehicle. Most stones were in the golf ball to baseball range.

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Eudora (9 mi from De Soto)

Mar 6, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · De Soto (0 mi from De Soto)

Jul 2, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reno (9 mi from De Soto)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of De Soto

DateRatingWherePath
May 19, 2024EF1Linwood
2 mi from De Soto		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2024EF1Zarah
7 mi from De Soto		1.6 mi long, 105 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF1Craig
10 mi from De Soto		9.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF4Linwood
8 mi from De Soto		12.4 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF1Eudora
9 mi from De Soto		5.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF1Clearview Vlg
5 mi from De Soto		2.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF0Olathe Cedar Park
7 mi from De Soto		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 25, 2009EF1Reno
9 mi from De Soto		7.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF1Eudora
9 mi from De Soto		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Clearview Vlg
3 mi from De Soto		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Cedar
3 mi from De Soto		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Bonner Spgs
5 mi from De Soto		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near De Soto

130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of De Soto since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jul 14, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedGardner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202671 mph, measuredBonner Springs, Holliday
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDe Soto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedEdwardsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedClearview Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202560 mph, estimatedOlathe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 202460 mph, estimatedEudora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202460 mph, estimatedVictory Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202478 mph, measuredEudora
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202460 mph, estimatedBasehor
1 wind report		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 De Soto; 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 De Soto.

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