Hail History

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Hail history for Independence, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 3, 2015
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Independence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Cherryvale
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20263 in
tea cup		Cherryvale, Elk City Lake
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cherryvale
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter		Elk City Lake
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Independence		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 Independence by year

306107308409310711412113146154163171181912021122223424125326

When hail season peaks near Independence

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (11).

Jan4Feb3Mar17Apr11May7Jun1Jul5Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Independence

Apr 3, 2015 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Independence (0 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): A viewer on FOX23, out of Tulsa reported hail to the size of grapefruit.

Feb 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Cherryvale (9 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Winds estimated around 70 mph in conjunction with hail ranging from golfball to baseball size produced extensive damage across Cherryvale. The wind-driven hail produced widespread roof, siding, car and window damage across town. City and county officials indicated hundreds of structures sustained some type of damage across town, with property damage estimates between $4 million and $5 million dollars. The Montgomery County Chronicle contributed to this report.

Apr 26, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Cherryvale (9 mi from Independence)

Jun 25, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Elk City Lake (5 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones ranged from quarter sized to baseball sized west of Independence by three to five miles.

May 10, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sycamore (7 mi from Independence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 26, 2026EF1Elk City Lake
9 mi from Independence		5.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 26, 2026EF2Elk City Lake
7 mi from Independence		4.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 27, 2024EF?Independence
3 mi from Independence		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF0Independence
3 mi from Independence		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 3, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 13, 202670 mph, estimatedIndepdence Airport, Independence
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, measuredCherryvale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202681 mph, measuredIndepdence Airport, Independence
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202560 mph, estimatedIndependence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202481 mph, estimatedIndependence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202364 mph, estimatedIndependence
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202367 mph, estimatedElk City Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202360 mph, estimatedCherryvale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202158 mph, estimatedIndepdence Airport, Elk City Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202060 mph, estimatedCherryvale
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 Independence; 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 Independence.

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