Hail History

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Hail history for Lenexa, KS

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063.5 inMar 13, 2024
Hail days since 200692
Days with hail 1 inch or larger64
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles372

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lenexa on 92 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Mar 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Lenexa ranks #15 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lenexa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20261 in
quarter		Bonner Springs, Shawnee
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lenexa		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Stanley
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lenexa		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Stanley, Morris, Countryside
6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lenexa		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Johnson Co Exec, Morse, Prairie Vlg
20 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lenexa		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Shawnee, Merriam
6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lenexa		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lenexa, Lackmans, Prairie Vlg
11 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Lenexa		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 Lenexa by year

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When hail season peaks near Lenexa

Of the 92 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (19) and June (17).

1Jan3Feb9Mar19Apr16May17Jun10Jul6Aug9Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Lenexa

Mar 13, 2024 · 3.5 in · Wilder (9 mi from Lenexa)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than baseballs (3.5) measured near W 55th Street and KS Highway 7.

Jul 2, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Merriam (5 mi from Lenexa)

National Weather Service description (English): A car window was busted out by the large hail.

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Shawnee (6 mi from Lenexa)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous roofs and cars damaged by the hail.

Jun 26, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stanley (10 mi from Lenexa)

National Weather Service description (English): This report was received via social media.

Sep 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lackmans (2 mi from Lenexa)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported near Interstate 435 and 95th Street in Lenexa.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lenexa

DateRatingWherePath
May 19, 2024EF1Overland Park
5 mi from Lenexa		2.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2024EF1Zarah
7 mi from Lenexa		1.6 mi long, 105 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF1Craig
3 mi from Lenexa		9.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF1Red Bridge
7 mi from Lenexa		4.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 2, 2018EF1Morse
6 mi from Lenexa		4.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF0Kenneth
9 mi from Lenexa		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF0Olathe Cedar Park
7 mi from Lenexa		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 6, 2012EF0Olathe
6 mi from Lenexa		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 6, 2012EF0Provence Vlg
8 mi from Lenexa		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Stanley
10 mi from Lenexa		0.7 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Stanley
6 mi from Lenexa		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Lenexa
0 mi from Lenexa		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lenexa

372 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lenexa since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jul 14, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedLeawood, Mission, Raytown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202671 mph, measuredBonner Springs, Stanley, Overland Park
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202664 mph, measuredStanley, Lackmans
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 2026damage reportedOlathe, Prairie Village, Overland Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 2026damage reportedKansas City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDe Soto, Olathe
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedClare, Overland Park, Lenexa
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedKansas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMerriam, Shawnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202570 mph, estimatedKansas City, Westwood, Turner
6 wind reports		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 Lenexa; 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 Lenexa.

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