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Hail history for Emporia, KS

Last hail within 10 milesSep 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Dec 15, 2021
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger50
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles117

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Emporia on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Dec 15, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Emporia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 12, 20261 in
quarter		Emporia
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Emporia		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 20262 in
hen egg		Emporia
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Emporia		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 31, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Emporia Muni Airport, Plymouth
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Emporia		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Plymouth, Emporia
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Emporia		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Emporia
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Emporia		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 20251 in
quarter		Lang
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Emporia		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 Emporia by year

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When hail season peaks near Emporia

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (20) and April (10).

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Largest hail storms near Emporia

Dec 15, 2021 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Plymouth (6 mi from Emporia)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball sized hail reported at mile marker 137 on I-35.

Apr 3, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Emporia (2 mi from Emporia)

Mar 26, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lang (6 mi from Emporia)

Mar 30, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Delphos (5 mi from Emporia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of tennis balls fell for several minutes.

May 10, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Plymouth (5 mi from Emporia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Emporia

DateRatingWherePath
May 19, 2013EF1Emporia Muni Airport
6 mi from Emporia		9.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 21, 2011EF1Emporia
3 mi from Emporia		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Emporia

117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Emporia since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Aug 30, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 5, 202660 mph, measuredEmporia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, measuredEmporia Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202658 mph, measuredEmporia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202559 mph, measuredEmporia Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 202561 mph, measuredEmporia Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202458 mph, measuredEmporia Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202470 mph, estimatedEmporia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202464 mph, measuredEmporia Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202470 mph, estimatedLang
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202476 mph, measuredEmporia, Emporia Muni Airport
4 wind reports		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 Emporia; 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 Emporia.

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