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Hail history for Hoisington, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hoisington on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 1, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Hoisington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hoisington 1 hail report · closest near the center of Hoisington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hoisington by year
When hail season peaks near Hoisington
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Hoisington
May 1, 2018 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Susank (8 mi from Hoisington)
National Weather Service description (English): The report came from National Severe Storms Lab mobile mesonet team while out chasing.Jun 25, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Susank (5 mi from Hoisington)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail ranged from golf ball to tennis ball-sized. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar. No damage was reported.Sep 1, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Heizer (7 mi from Hoisington)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of hen egg sized hail was relayed by the braodcast media at KSN-TV.Jun 15, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hoisington (2 mi from Hoisington)
Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Great Bend (1 mi from Hoisington)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported on the west side of Great Bend.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hoisington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | EF? | Olmitz 8 mi from Hoisington |
| Sep 30, 2026 | EF? | Galatia 9 mi from Hoisington |
| Sep 30, 2026 | EF? | Susank 9 mi from Hoisington |
| May 17, 2026 | EF? | Hoisington 2 mi from Hoisington |
| May 18, 2017 | EF0 | Heizer 10 mi from Hoisington |
| May 18, 2017 | EF0 | Great Bend Airport 10 mi from Hoisington |
| May 16, 2017 | EF0 | Susank 9 mi from Hoisington |
| Jul 2, 2016 | EF0 | Olmitz 5 mi from Hoisington |
| May 24, 2011 | EF0 | Hoisington 5 mi from Hoisington |
| Jun 12, 2010 | EF1 | Great Bend 9 mi from Hoisington |
| Jun 12, 2010 | EF0 | Heizer 6 mi from Hoisington |
| Jul 20, 2009 | EF0 | Olmitz 8 mi from Hoisington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hoisington
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hoisington since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Sep 10, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Olmitz 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Great Bend 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoisington 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Great Bend 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Heizer 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Hoisington 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Hoisington, Great Bend 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Stickney 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Cheyenne Bottoms 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Heizer, Hoisington 2 wind reports |
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 Hoisington; 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 Hoisington.
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