Hail History

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Hail history for Hays, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 4, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)May 26, 2021
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger53
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles130

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hays on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 26, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hays

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hays in the last two years.

Hail days near Hays by year

2065075082094103115127131144152165174184192205212224234242526

When hail season peaks near Hays

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (32) and June (14).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr32May14Jun7Jul6Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hays

May 26, 2021 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Hays (2 mi from Hays)

May 8, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hays Philip Ranch Airport (10 mi from Hays)

National Weather Service description (English): There was considerable damage to trees, vehicles and roofs.

Jun 15, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Yocemento (5 mi from Hays)

May 19, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hays (1 mi from Hays)

May 30, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hays (3 mi from Hays)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hays

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2021EF?Hays Philip Ranch Airport
9 mi from Hays		2.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF?Yocemento
7 mi from Hays		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 18, 2013EF0Antonino
7 mi from Hays		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 8, 2013EF0Catharine
10 mi from Hays		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 8, 2013EF0Catharine
9 mi from Hays		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2007EF0Hays
5 mi from Hays		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 19, 2006F0Hays
3 mi from Hays		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hays

130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hays since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 5, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202650 mph, measuredHays
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202653 mph, measuredVictoria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202670 mph, measuredToulon, Yocemento
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 19, 202562 mph, measuredHays
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202561 mph, measuredHays Muni Airport, Yocemento
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202475 mph, estimatedHays
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202469 mph, measuredHays Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202459 mph, measuredYocemento
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202462 mph, measuredHays Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202470 mph, estimatedHays Muni Airport
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 Hays; 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 Hays.

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