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Hail history for Liberal, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Liberal on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Liberal
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Liberal 1 hail report · closest near the center of Liberal |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Liberal by year
When hail season peaks near Liberal
Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Liberal
May 24, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Liberal (2 mi from Liberal)
Aug 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Liberal Airport (7 mi from Liberal)
Jun 17, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Liberal (1 mi from Liberal)
Jun 19, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tyrone (10 mi from Liberal)
May 23, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Liberal Airport (6 mi from Liberal)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Liberal
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2023 | EF0 | Liberal 1 mi from Liberal |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | Hayne 4 mi from Liberal |
| May 24, 2015 | EF0 | Hayne 7 mi from Liberal |
| Jun 11, 2011 | EF1 | Tyrone 8 mi from Liberal |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Liberal
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Liberal since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Oct 21, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Liberal 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Liberal 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Turpin 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Liberal Airport, Liberal 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Hayne 3 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Liberal Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Liberal 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Hayne 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Liberal, Liberal Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Hayne 1 wind report |
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 Liberal; 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 Liberal.
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