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Hail history for Hutchinson, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hutchinson on 68 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jul 23, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Hutchinson ranks #99 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hutchinson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Inman 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hutchinson |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hutchinson 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hutchinson |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Yoder 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hutchinson |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hutchinson 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Hutchinson |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Hutchinson 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hutchinson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hutchinson by year
When hail season peaks near Hutchinson
Of the 68 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (24) and April (13).
Largest hail storms near Hutchinson
Jul 23, 2013 · 4.25 in · Yoder (9 mi from Hutchinson)
National Weather Service description (English): Occurred near the 11th Street/Halstead intersection. No damage was reported.May 23, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Way (5 mi from Hutchinson)
Jun 5, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · South Hutchinson (3 mi from Hutchinson)
Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Saxman (8 mi from Hutchinson)
Jun 22, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hutchinson Muni (7 mi from Hutchinson)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail ranged from tennis ball to baseball sized. No damage had been reported yet.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hutchinson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2019 | EF? | South Hutchinson 5 mi from Hutchinson |
| May 5, 2019 | EF1 | Nickerson 10 mi from Hutchinson |
| May 5, 2019 | EF? | South Hutchinson 4 mi from Hutchinson |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | Nickerson 9 mi from Hutchinson |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF1 | Saxman 10 mi from Hutchinson |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF0 | Partridge 9 mi from Hutchinson |
| Mar 7, 2009 | EF0 | Partridge 9 mi from Hutchinson |
| Mar 7, 2009 | EF0 | Hutchinson Muni 4 mi from Hutchinson |
| May 24, 2008 | EF0 | Whiteside 8 mi from Hutchinson |
| May 6, 2007 | EF0 | Hutchinson 7 mi from Hutchinson |
| Mar 30, 2006 | F0 | Hutchinson 1 mi from Hutchinson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hutchinson
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hutchinson since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 17, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hutchinson, Willowbrook 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 77 mph, measured | Hutchinson Municipal Ai 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Hutchinson Municipal Ai 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | Hutchinson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Willowbrook, Hutchinson Muni 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Hutchinson Muni 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Willowbrook, Hutchinson, Yoder 3 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Willowbrook 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 89 mph, measured | Hutchinson Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Hutchinson Muni 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 Hutchinson; 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 Hutchinson.
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