Hail History

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Hail history for Salina, KS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 13, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 11, 2008
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles122

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salina on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Salina ranks #322 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Salina

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 13, 20261 in
quarter		Salina
1 hail report · closest near the center of Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball		New Cambria, Salina
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Salina
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Salina, Salina Muni Airport, Smolan
13 hail reports · closest near the center of Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 20252.75 in
baseball		Salina Muni Airport, Mentor
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Salina, Salina Muni Airport
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20252 in
hen egg		New Cambria
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251.75 in
golf ball		New Cambria, Salina, Salina Muni Airport
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Salina
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Salina		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251 in
quarter		New Cambria
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Salina		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 Salina by year

3060720820921021111211311441541621711821922012132223224625426

When hail season peaks near Salina

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (11).

JanFeb1Mar11Apr13May11Jun1Jul2Aug5Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Salina

Jun 11, 2008 · 3.5 in · Salina (1 mi from Salina)

National Weather Service description (English): The largest hail stone fell at Magnolia and Marketplace in Downtown Salina.

Apr 24, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · New Cambria (7 mi from Salina)

National Weather Service description (English): No damage was reported. The Saline County Sheriff also reported quarter-sized hail at 12th and 9th Streets in Salina.

Sep 3, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Salina Muni Airport (7 mi from Salina)

Jun 25, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Salina Muni Airport (5 mi from Salina)

National Weather Service description (English): Report courtesy of the Salina Airport observer.

Jun 7, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Salina (3 mi from Salina)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salina

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 8, 2026EF?New Cambria
4 mi from Salina		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 1, 2025EF?Smolan
7 mi from Salina		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 26, 2017EF0Salina
5 mi from Salina		6.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 18, 2017EF0Salina Muni Airport
4 mi from Salina		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 6, 2016EF2Mentor
9 mi from Salina		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Oct 6, 2016EF3Gypsum
9 mi from Salina		6.5 mi long, 140 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012EF0New Cambria
6 mi from Salina		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012EF1New Cambria
7 mi from Salina		6.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2011EF0Smolan
7 mi from Salina		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2011EF0New Cambria
7 mi from Salina		0.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 3, 2009EF0New Cambria
9 mi from Salina		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 11, 2008EF3Phillips Vlg
7 mi from Salina		16.4 mi long, 225 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salina

122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salina since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 113 mph on Jun 8, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202665 mph, measuredNew Cambria, Gypsum
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202668 mph, measuredSalina
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202658 mph, measuredSalina Regional Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, measuredSalina Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202658 mph, measuredNew Cambria
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2026113 mph, measuredSalina Muni Airport, Salina, Smolan
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202572 mph, measuredSalina Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202569 mph, measuredNew Cambria
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202560 mph, estimatedHedville, Salina
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202467 mph, measuredSalina Muni Airport
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 Salina; 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 Salina.

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