Hail History

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Hail history for Goodland, KS

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jun 14, 2014
Hail days since 2006108
Days with hail 1 inch or larger69
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles222

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Goodland on 108 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 14, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Goodland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20260.75 in
penny		Goodland
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Goodland		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Goodland
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Goodland		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Ruleton, Goodland Airport, Goodland
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Goodland		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Caruso
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Goodland		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20262.75 in
baseball		Ruleton, Goodland, Goodland Airport
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Goodland		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Caruso
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Goodland		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251 in
quarter		Caruso
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Goodland		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 Goodland by year

606407408409710711112613914615916617718419420421222723424225526

When hail season peaks near Goodland

Of the 108 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (30) and May (30).

JanFeb1Mar8Apr30May30Jun15Jul18Aug4Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Goodland

Jun 14, 2014 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Goodland (0 mi from Goodland)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail reported at the NWS office, with softball size hail reported in town.

Jul 20, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Goodland Airport (8 mi from Goodland)

National Weather Service description (English): Combination of wind and hail broke vehicle window.

Sep 15, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Goodland (0 mi from Goodland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail sizes ranged from golf ball to baseball size. Siding on the west side of houses and west facing windows in buildings across the north half of town were broken out due to the combined effect of the very large hail and 70 MPH winds. Many vehicles had dents and broken windows from the hail. Two adults and a child were treated at Goodland Regional Hospital for injuries to the face, head, and arms. Several students were also injured walking from school and were not treated. The worst of the damage was confined to the north half of town were the hail was the largest.

Aug 10, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Goodland Airport (1 mi from Goodland)

May 16, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruleton (10 mi from Goodland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail report sizes ranged from half-dollar, to hen egg, to baseball.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Goodland

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2026EF?Edson
8 mi from Goodland		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 13, 2021EF?Goodland Airport
5 mi from Goodland		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 3, 2019EF?Goodland Airport
4 mi from Goodland		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2014EF0Edson
10 mi from Goodland		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 5, 2013EF0Edson
9 mi from Goodland		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2010EF0Ruleton
8 mi from Goodland		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 20, 2009EF0Goodland Airport
2 mi from Goodland		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 11, 2008EF0Edson
9 mi from Goodland		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 23, 2007EF0Goodland Airport
10 mi from Goodland		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 28, 2007EF0Goodland
5 mi from Goodland		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 28, 2007EF0Edson
9 mi from Goodland		3.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 16, 2006F0Goodland
10 mi from Goodland		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Goodland

222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Goodland since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on May 26, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202658 mph, measuredGoodland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 202655 mph, measuredGoodland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202680 mph, measuredGoodland, Caruso
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 20, 202670 mph, measuredGoodland Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, measuredGoodland Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 202660 mph, estimatedGoodland Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202682 mph, measuredGoodland Airport, Ruleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202670 mph, estimatedGoodland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, measuredGoodland Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202566 mph, measuredGoodland
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 Goodland; 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 Goodland.

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