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Hail history for Ellsworth, KS

Last hail within 10 milesMay 30, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 11, 2008
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ellsworth on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Ellsworth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 30, 20261 in
quarter		Ellsworth
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ellsworth		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Ellsworth, Kanopolis
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Ellsworth		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Lorraine
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Ellsworth		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 20251 in
quarter		Ellsworth
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ellsworth		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter		Carneiro
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ellsworth		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251 in
quarter		Kanopolis, Ellsworth
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Ellsworth		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 Ellsworth by year

6061073082091031141221311415516317118619120321122323124325326

When hail season peaks near Ellsworth

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (10).

JanFebMar10Apr18May10Jun3Jul4Aug4Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ellsworth

Jun 11, 2008 · 4.25 in · Ellsworth (4 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): A homestead suffered severe damage from baseball to softball sized hail. The hail damaged 22 windowpanes and also killed 10 calves and chickens. Numerous farm fields were also flattened by the hail, destroying almost mature wheat.

Jul 2, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ellsworth (1 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to tennis ball size hail affected Ellsworth. The only reported damage included windows broken out near the Ellsworth golf course. However, other hail damage not reported likely occurred, especially to area roofs and vehicles. Therefore, property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Sep 3, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Black Wolf (7 mi from Ellsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to hen egg size hail covered the ground in some locations, including exit 14 along interstate 70. The large hail caused damage to crops and vehicles along its path.

Apr 24, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ellsworth (2 mi from Ellsworth)

Apr 19, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Black Wolf (5 mi from Ellsworth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellsworth

DateRatingWherePath
May 1, 2018EF0Ellsworth
7 mi from Ellsworth		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012EF1Kanapolis Res
10 mi from Ellsworth		7.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2008EF0Ellsworth Airport
3 mi from Ellsworth		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Ellsworth
5 mi from Ellsworth		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ellsworth

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ellsworth since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 10, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 8, 202664 mph, measuredEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202563 mph, measuredEllsworth, Kanopolis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202464 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202481 mph, estimatedKanopolis, Ellsworth
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202470 mph, measuredKanopolis, Black Wolf
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202481 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202460 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202360 mph, estimatedEllsworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202364 mph, estimatedKanopolis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202258 mph, measuredEllsworth
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 Ellsworth; 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 Ellsworth.

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