Hail History

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Hail history for Bonner Springs, 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 200678
Days with hail 1 inch or larger56
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles206

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bonner Springs on 78 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Mar 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Bonner Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20261 in
quarter		Bonner Springs, Shawnee
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bonner Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Piper, Maywood, Beverly Hills
12 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bonner Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Morris, Turner
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Bonner Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20263 in
tea cup		Pomeroy, Wolcott, Piper
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bonner Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Shawnee, Merriam
5 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Bonner Springs		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lenexa, Basehor, Shawnee
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bonner Springs		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 Bonner Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Bonner Springs

Of the 78 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and April (17).

1Jan1Feb7Mar17Apr18May14Jun7Jul3Aug8Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bonner Springs

Mar 13, 2024 · 3.5 in · Wilder (3 mi from Bonner Springs)

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

Mar 10, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Pomeroy (9 mi from Bonner Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media report with photo of 3 inch hail south of Leavenworth Road.

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Basehor (6 mi from Bonner Springs)

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

Jul 2, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Merriam (10 mi from Bonner Springs)

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

Mar 6, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · De Soto (7 mi from Bonner Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bonner Springs

DateRatingWherePath
May 19, 2024EF1Linwood
7 mi from Bonner Springs		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2024EF1Zarah
4 mi from Bonner Springs		1.6 mi long, 105 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF1Craig
8 mi from Bonner Springs		9.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF0Olathe Cedar Park
9 mi from Bonner Springs		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Cedar
6 mi from Bonner Springs		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Bonner Spgs
2 mi from Bonner Springs		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 12, 2008EF0Basehor
5 mi from Bonner Springs		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 15, 2006F0Basehor
3 mi from Bonner Springs		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 15, 2006F0Bonner Spgs
2 mi from Bonner Springs		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F0Linwood
8 mi from Bonner Springs		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bonner Springs

206 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bonner Springs since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jul 14, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 202671 mph, measuredBonner Springs, Holliday, Wolcott
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedPiper, Basehor, Fairmount
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDe Soto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedBasehor, Edwardsville, Fairmount
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMerriam, Shawnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedTurner, Muncie, Shawnee
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedTurner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedMuncie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedBasehor, Edwardsville, Muncie
13 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedMuncie
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 Bonner Springs; 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 Bonner Springs.

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