Hail History

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Hail history for Galena, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 26, 2006
Hail days since 200675
Days with hail 1 inch or larger59
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles175

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galena on 75 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 26, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Galena

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Joplin
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Baxter Spgs
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Riverton
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Riverton, Hornet
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251 in
quarter		Chitwood
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Webb City, Galena, Redings Mill
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20251 in
quarter		Chitwood
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Galena		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 20241 in
quarter		Saginaw
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Galena		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 Galena by year

606207608509410511112213414315316517318519620221222223224425326

When hail season peaks near Galena

Of the 75 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and March (15).

Jan1Feb15Mar14Apr21May7Jun6Jul4Aug2Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Galena

May 26, 2006 · 4.25 in · Duquesne (10 mi from Galena)

May 10, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Joplin (7 mi from Galena)

Jun 23, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Crestline (5 mi from Galena)

May 4, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Baxter Spgs (8 mi from Galena)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile west of Baxter Springs. Damage occurred to a home , two vehicles and several head stones at a cemetery.

Oct 1, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Neutral (9 mi from Galena)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galena

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 24, 2026EF1Chitwood
5 mi from Galena		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Lowell
3 mi from Galena		6.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Belleville
4 mi from Galena		17.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF1Joplin
7 mi from Galena		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 2, 2024EF1Joplin Muni Airport
9 mi from Galena		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2019EF1Galena
2 mi from Galena		0.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 22, 2019EF3Belle Center
3 mi from Galena		8.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 27, 2014EF2Baxter Spgs
8 mi from Galena		4.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF2Redings Mill
3 mi from Galena		1.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF5Central City
4 mi from Galena		8.8 mi long, 1,600 yd wide
May 10, 2008EF1Quapaw
9 mi from Galena		2.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galena

175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galena since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Mar 30, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 202656 mph, measuredAirport Drive, Iron Gates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202670 mph, estimatedJoplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202696 mph, estimatedJoplin, Baxter Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202660 mph, estimatedChitwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedJoplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedCrestline
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202566 mph, estimatedLawton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202570 mph, estimatedHockerville, Belle Center, Galena
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedSaginaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202566 mph, estimatedJoplin, Joplin Muni Airport
2 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 Galena; 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 Galena.

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