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Hail history for Wamego, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wamego on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Wamego
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | St George, Laclede 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Wamego |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wabaunsee 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wamego |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Wamego 1 hail report · closest near the center of Wamego |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wamego by year
When hail season peaks near Wamego
Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Wamego
Jun 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Laclede (10 mi from Wamego)
Jun 13, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Flush (9 mi from Wamego)
May 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flush (8 mi from Wamego)
Sep 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belvue (9 mi from Wamego)
Mar 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (3 mi from Wamego)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wamego
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | EF0 | Belvue 7 mi from Wamego |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | St George 4 mi from Wamego |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF1 | Wabaunsee 1 mi from Wamego |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF1 | Wamego Muni Airport 1 mi from Wamego |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF0 | Wabaunsee 5 mi from Wamego |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF0 | Louisville 6 mi from Wamego |
| May 26, 2016 | EF0 | Zeandale 5 mi from Wamego |
| May 26, 2016 | EF1 | Wamego 0 mi from Wamego |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF0 | Flush 8 mi from Wamego |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Zeandale 5 mi from Wamego |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wamego
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wamego since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 4, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Louisville 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Louisville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Alma 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 71 mph, estimated | Belvue 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Wamego, St George 2 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Wamego 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 68 mph, estimated | Wamego 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | St George 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Wamego 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 86 mph, measured | Belvue 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 Wamego; 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 Wamego.
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