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Wabaunsee County, KS hail & severe wind history
183 storm reports on file for Wabaunsee County between 2010-05-12 and 2026-06-08 — 97 hail and 86 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 10.8 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.
Hail reports
97
5.7 per year
Largest hail
4.5"
softball size · 2020-07-11
Strongest gust
92 mph
80 kt · 2022-04-29
Reported damage
$24K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
92
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2011
20 reports
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| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 22:35 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2026-06-08 22:45 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 3.5 mi N of Hessdale | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2026-06-08 22:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Wind gusts were estimated near 60 mph. |
| 2026-05-18 18:34 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.53 mi NNW of Volland | Report of ping pong ball size hail. |
| 2026-05-18 19:05 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Estimated 65 mph gusts. |
| 2026-04-27 00:37 | Hail | 1" quarter | .54 mi W of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2026-04-27 01:20 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Lawn furniture was blown around and into the side of the house. |
| 2026-04-27 01:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2025-09-03 16:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Harveyville | Delayed report. From restaurant in Harveyville. |
| 2025-07-21 05:31 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.82 mi N of Alma | Delayed Report, time estimated from radar. Brief downburst from otherwise non-severe storms. Third of shop roof was blown off and over the house. The house's garage door was blown inward. A basketball goal with cement footing was blown over. Event was captured on doorbell camera. |
| 2025-07-17 01:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Estimated 60 mph wind gust. |
| 2025-06-18 15:20 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.97 mi SSW of Alta Vista | Estimated hail to quarter size in diameter. |
| 2025-04-23 13:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-08-14 20:50 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.15 mi S of Hessdale | Multiple trees are damaged with large limbs down. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2024-07-31 19:56 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .54 mi W of Alma | Estimated 60 mph gust. |
| 2024-07-31 19:59 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Eskridge | Estimated 70 mph winds with gust front. |
| 2024-07-31 20:06 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Six inch diameter tree limb broke off and blew across yard. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2024-07-31 20:09 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.83 mi ENE of Keene | Maple tree limb two inches in diameter down. Picture from X/Twitter. |
| 2024-06-26 02:08 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .54 mi E of Maple Hill | Twelve inch diameter tree snapped in Maple Hill. |
| 2024-06-26 02:15 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 2.12 mi SE of Maple Hill | KHP reports a semi truck was blown off of I-70 due to high winds. Two occupants were treated for minor injuries. |
| 2024-06-26 02:23 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.62 mi NNE of Eskridge | Personal Weather Station. |
| 2024-06-26 02:24 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | There is a lot of tree damage and power is out. |
| 2024-05-19 20:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.28 mi ENE of Eskridge | Quarter size hail near Eskridge. |
| 2024-03-13 18:34 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .54 mi W of Alma | Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Alma. |
| 2024-03-13 19:08 | Hail | 4" grapefruit | 2.26 mi WSW of Alma | Softball size hail reported by law enforcement southwest of Alma. |
| 2024-03-13 19:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.14 mi SSW of Allendorph | Report from mping. |
| 2024-03-13 19:19 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1.48 mi SSW of Allendorph | Report from mping. |
| 2024-03-13 20:22 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Spotter reported ping pong ball size hail. |
| 2024-03-13 20:45 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 1.38 mi N of Newbury | Report from storm chaser north of I-70. |
| 2023-09-16 17:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.28 mi ENE of Mc Farland | Report of small branches broken. |
| 2023-07-14 12:50 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | .54 mi E of Maple Hill | Report of significant tree damage and power outages in town. |
| 2023-07-14 13:10 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Estimated winds of up to 60 mph. |
| 2023-07-14 13:14 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Estimated wind gusts to 80 mph with large tree branches down. |
| 2023-07-14 14:12 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .88 mi NW of Eskridge | Golf ball sized hail reported. |
| 2023-07-04 22:24 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 4.45 mi SSE of Keene | Measured on a personal weather station. |
| 2023-06-30 18:20 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .54 mi W of Mc Farland | Ping pong ball sized hail reported. |
| 2023-06-30 18:20 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .87 mi NW of Mc Farland | Wind gusts of 70 mph reported. |
| 2023-06-30 18:56 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Ping pong ball sized hail reported. |
| 2023-06-30 18:56 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Wind gusts to 60 mph reported. |
| 2023-06-30 18:57 | Hail | 4" grapefruit | 1.48 mi SSE of Maple Hill | Softball sized hail relayed via law enforcement through 800 mhz radio. However it is noted that no photo evidence was associated with this report. There were no other reports of larger than ping pong ball size hail occurred with this storm. |
| 2023-05-30 15:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6.58 mi NNE of Newbury | Wind gust to 60 mph reported. |
| 2023-05-30 15:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.6 mi NE of Keene | Wind gust to 60 mph reported. |
| 2023-05-09 13:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Hail ranging from pea size to quarter size. |
| 2023-04-19 17:44 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .54 mi W of Alta Vista | Wind gust of 65 mph reported by NWS employee. |
| 2023-04-19 18:18 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NW of Eskridge | Report of 60 mph wind gust. |
| 2023-04-04 19:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Eskridge | Quarter sized hail reported. |
| 2023-04-04 19:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.62 mi NNE of Eskridge | Mping report. |
| 2022-08-29 18:26 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.02 mi WNW of Alma | Ping pong ball sized hail reported. |
| 2022-08-29 18:26 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.02 mi WNW of Alma | Report of 60 mph wind gust. |
| 2022-06-21 19:40 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Hayshed destroyed, widespread tree damage and limbs broken, one large tree snapped 4 feet up from the base. |
| 2022-06-11 18:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.1 mi NW of Alma | Quarter sized hail reported. |
| 2022-06-10 02:40 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 2.82 mi S of Keene | Walnut tree limb 10 inches in diameter snapped. |
| 2022-06-10 02:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.82 mi S of Keene | Wind driven hail stripped leaves from trees, and 10 inch diameter walnut tree limb snapped. |
| 2022-05-15 05:59 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Wind gust of around 64 mph reported. No known damage. |
| 2022-05-15 06:13 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .69 mi N of Eskridge | Quarter to half dollar sized hail reported. |
| 2022-04-29 19:07 | Wind | 75 kt 86 mph | 2.96 mi NNE of Wabaunsee | Power poles knotted down. Could have been associated with a tornado. |
| 2022-04-29 20:07 | Wind | 80 kt 92 mph | 4.18 mi N of Bradford | House destroyed, possibly associated with a tornado. |
| 2022-04-29 20:10 | Wind | 80 kt 92 mph | 2.63 mi NE of Eskridge | Power poles damaged, possibly associated with a tornado. |
| 2021-12-15 16:15 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Trained spotter reports 75 mph wind gust. |
| 2021-08-20 21:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | Report via social media showed at least 4 inch limb down from the top of a large pecan tree. |
| 2021-07-10 00:31 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 3.5 mi N of Newbury | Measured on a personal weather station. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2021-05-08 21:13 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Report of 60 mph wind gust. |
| 2021-05-08 21:16 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.12 mi NE of Wabaunsee | Report of 70 mph wind gust. |
| 2021-05-08 21:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.98 mi SE of Wabaunsee | Sheriff reported construction equipment blown down. |
| 2020-07-11 12:00 | Hail | 3.5" grapefruit | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Spotter reported hail as large as 3.5 inches in diameter. |
| 2020-07-11 12:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-07-11 12:55 | Hail | 4.5" softball | .88 mi NE of Keene | Correct previous hail report from 4W Dover. Delayed report of 4.5 inch hail. |
| 2020-07-11 12:55 | Hail | 4" grapefruit | 3.85 mi NE of Keene | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-07-11 12:57 | Hail | 3" teacup | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Correct previous report from 2 NW Dover. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2020-05-04 07:44 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Vera | Quarter size hail reported. |
| 2020-05-04 08:00 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 2.77 mi WSW of Volland | Home weather station measured a 60.9 mph gust. |
| 2020-05-04 09:01 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 4.94 mi NNW of Newbury | Roof of a prefabricated building blown off. Time estimated based on radar. |
| 2020-05-04 09:07 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Vera | Many tree limbs down in yard. Biggest estimated around 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Winds estimated at 70 mph. |
| 2020-04-11 18:15 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 3.77 mi E of Chalk Mound | Golf ball hail. |
| 2020-04-11 18:46 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Ping pong ball sized hail. |
| 2019-08-29 23:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Large limb on roof. Wind to 60 mph estimated. |
| 2019-08-15 20:06 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-08-15 21:44 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-08-07 05:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.12 mi SE of Wabaunsee | A large tree down near highway 99 and mitchell prairie lane. |
| 2019-08-07 05:41 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Estimated to 60 mph. |
| 2019-05-06 17:07 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.29 mi SSE of Volland | Lots of quarter size hail which was accumulating on the ground. |
| 2019-05-06 17:07 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 5.29 mi SSE of Volland | Estimated wind gusts of 60-70 MPH. |
| 2019-05-06 17:07 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .87 mi NW of Mc Farland | Estimated wind gust. |
| 2019-05-06 17:32 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Eskridge | Estimated wind gusts of 65-70 mph. |
| 2018-10-03 19:23 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.51 mi WNW of Alma | Estimated wind gust. |
| 2018-05-14 15:39 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.77 mi WSW of Keene | Location based on radar data. |
| 2018-05-14 18:30 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 2.15 mi E of Hessdale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-10-21 14:17 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1.61 mi E of Paxico | The report was delayed via social media. |
| 2017-05-18 17:03 | Hail | 2" hen egg | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | Report received via social media. |
| 2017-05-18 17:06 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.77 mi WSW of Volland | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-05-18 17:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | The report was time estimated via radar. |
| 2017-05-18 17:39 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .69 mi N of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-05-18 17:45 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Maple Hill | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2017-05-18 18:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-05-18 18:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Vera | Time was corrected via radar. Small tree limbs were also reported down. |
| 2017-03-06 18:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.07 mi E of Newbury | Roof was blown off of a barn. |
| 2016-08-19 17:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | Small limbs reported down in Harveyville. Winds estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph. |
| 2016-07-13 07:58 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | Estimated wind gust. |
| 2016-05-26 14:48 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.82 mi W of Allendorph | Small tree branches were falling. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2016-05-26 14:54 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.76 mi W of Keene | Time estimated by radar. |
| 2016-05-13 14:57 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-08 19:18 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.26 mi ENE of Eskridge | Mostly dime size hail with a few nickel size stones. |
| 2016-04-26 15:15 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2016-04-26 15:24 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.77 mi WSW of Volland | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-09-10 19:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-09-10 19:15 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.1 mi NW of Alma | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-09-10 19:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.15 mi S of Hessdale | Wind gusts estimated up to 50 mph. |
| 2015-08-08 02:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.1 mi NW of Alma | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-08-08 03:13 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .54 mi W of Mc Farland | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-08-08 03:16 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-08-08 03:18 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-08-08 03:22 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.14 mi SSE of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-07-15 17:20 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-07-15 17:33 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Wabaunsee | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2015-07-15 17:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.39 mi SE of Wabaunsee | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-07-06 14:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.07 mi W of Alma | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-07-06 14:54 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 2.69 mi W of Keene | Tree blew over in 70 to 80 mph wind gusts. |
| 2015-06-11 17:52 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.48 mi SSW of Allendorph | Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2015-06-04 11:50 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .54 mi W of Alma | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2015-06-04 12:23 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-06-04 12:23 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.76 mi W of Keene | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-06-04 12:25 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 3.84 mi ENE of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-04-08 01:15 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.15 mi W of Hessdale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-09-20 14:55 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.34 mi E of Wabaunsee | Several tree limbs down. |
| 2014-09-20 15:21 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.28 mi ESE of Wabaunsee | An old tree 12 inches in diameter was blown down. Pea sized hail as well. |
| 2014-08-31 20:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | Several small tree limbs down. Wind gusts estimated. |
| 2014-07-07 21:45 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.2 mi NNE of Bradford | A roof was blown off of a barn. Trees down on several roads across the southeast corner of the county. Widespread power outages. |
| 2014-07-07 21:48 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.28 mi WSW of Wabaunsee | Small diameter tree limbs down. |
| 2014-05-10 16:44 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-04-02 21:21 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.75 mi NE of Wabaunsee | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-04-02 22:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.38 mi S of Maple Hill | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-10-04 16:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.1 mi NW of Alma | Small limbs down with pea size hail. Time estimated from radar. |
| 2013-06-23 11:25 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .54 mi W of Alma | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-31 01:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.77 mi WSW of Volland | Delayed report. |
| 2013-05-19 15:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Vera | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-19 16:22 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2013-05-19 16:59 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Eskridge | Winds estimated. |
| 2012-06-30 19:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.15 mi E of Newbury | A trained spotter near Paxico reported a 60 mph wind gust. |
| 2012-05-29 22:43 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | The hail fell for 10 minutes. |
| 2012-05-29 22:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.75 mi SE of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-29 23:08 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6.49 mi E of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-29 23:19 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.15 mi S of Hessdale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-04-27 17:37 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-03-28 18:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | This is a delayed report, discovered on social media. |
| 2012-03-08 00:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2012-03-08 01:07 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4.38 mi NE of Bradford | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-02-28 20:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi NW of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-02-28 21:04 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.38 mi NE of Bradford | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-08-18 22:15 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.38 mi S of Maple Hill | Semi-trailer truck blown over on I-70. |
| 2011-08-07 12:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .69 mi S of Maple Hill | A trained spotter near Maple Hill reported 60 mph wind gusts. |
| 2011-08-07 22:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.13 mi SE of Eskridge | Tree damage was reported from near Eskridge. |
| 2011-08-07 22:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.82 mi S of Alta Vista | A tree was knocked over 2 miles south of Alta Vista. |
| 2011-08-07 23:02 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.28 mi SSE of Hessdale | A large tree was knocked down across K-99 near Lake Wabaunsee. |
| 2011-07-24 16:42 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.3 mi WNW of Chalk Mound | A brick chimney on a house was blown over by strong winds. |
| 2011-06-01 19:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.46 mi NE of Hessdale | No narrative filed · source: SHAVE Project |
| 2011-06-01 19:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.28 mi ENE of Vera | No narrative filed · source: SHAVE Project |
| 2011-05-21 16:24 | Hail | 1" quarter | .88 mi SW of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-21 16:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.61 mi W of Bradford | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-05-21 16:30 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | .88 mi NW of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-21 17:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .54 mi W of Alma | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-04-14 17:19 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.48 mi SSW of Alta Vista | Spotter measured winds of 65 mph. |
| 2011-04-08 20:50 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.58 mi ESE of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-04-08 21:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-04-03 17:40 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Maple Hill | Major structual damage was caused to an outbuilding. |
| 2011-04-03 17:42 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 6.31 mi N of Newbury | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-04-03 18:36 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.96 mi E of Alta Vista | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-04-03 18:54 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-03-19 11:35 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-09-25 12:24 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.36 mi E of Alta Vista | Two tree up to 2 feet in diameter snapped in half along K4 Highway. |
| 2010-09-15 09:48 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-09-10 18:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Paxico | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2010-09-02 14:46 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 3.77 mi E of Chalk Mound | Large trees were blown down across portions of Wabaunsee County. North of Bushong, the Chalk COOP observer reported a large dome blown off of his silo, which was also caved in due to the wind. Large hay bales were blown off of a parked semi-truck, and additional power poles were snapped. The winds continued to Harveyv… |
| 2010-09-02 15:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.26 mi WSW of Eskridge | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-08-20 17:25 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .88 mi SE of Harveyville | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-08-13 16:20 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4.88 mi E of Maple Hill | A trained spotter near Rossville reported an estimated 75 mph wind gust. |
| 2010-08-11 16:14 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi SW of Alta Vista | A trained spotter reported 60 mph winds. a metal flag pole was pushed over as a result of the wind. |
| 2010-08-11 17:19 | Hail | 1" quarter | .87 mi NW of Alma | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-08-10 19:42 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .87 mi SW of Alma | A couple spotters near the community of Alma reported 60 mph wind gusts. Some small tree limbs approximately 1 to 2 inches wide were broken as a result of the winds. One spotter reported that the wind lasted approximately 10 minutes at the residence. |
| 2010-06-16 14:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.88 mi E of Maple Hill | A 3 inch Walnut tree limb snapped. |
| 2010-06-13 21:51 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .54 mi W of Alma | Law enforcement officers and trained spotters from across Wabaunsee County estimated 60 mph wind gusts. |
| 2010-05-30 16:09 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.38 mi N of Harveyville | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-05-12 18:34 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.26 mi ESE of Bradford | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-05-12 18:34 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .88 mi NE of Harveyville | A county official reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust near Harveyville. |
Worst storm days in Wabaunsee County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-18 | 7 | 2" (hen egg) | — |
| 2024-03-13 | 6 | 4" (grapefruit) | — |
| 2020-07-11 | 5 | 4.5" (softball) | — |
| 2023-06-30 | 5 | 4" (grapefruit) | 70 mph |
| 2015-08-08 | 5 | 1" (quarter) | 70 mph |
| 2011-05-21 | 4 | 2.5" (tennis ball) | — |
| 2023-07-14 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 81 mph |
| 2015-06-04 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2012-05-29 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2011-04-03 | 4 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 81 mph |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | 4" grapefruit | 2.26 mi WSW of Alma | Softball size hail reported by law enforcement southwest of Alma. |
| 2024-03-13 | 2" hen egg | 1.38 mi N of Newbury | Report from storm chaser north of I-70. |
| 2023-06-30 | 4" grapefruit | 1.48 mi SSE of Maple Hill | Softball sized hail relayed via law enforcement through 800 mhz radio. However it is noted that no photo evidence was associated with this report. There were no other reports of larger than ping pong ball size hail occurred with this storm. |
| 2020-07-11 | 3.5" grapefruit | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Spotter reported hail as large as 3.5 inches in diameter. |
| 2020-07-11 | 4.5" softball | .88 mi NE of Keene | Correct previous hail report from 4W Dover. Delayed report of 4.5 inch hail. |
| 2020-07-11 | 4" grapefruit | 3.85 mi NE of Keene | No narrative filed |
| 2020-07-11 | 3" teacup | 4.25 mi NE of Keene | Correct previous report from 2 NW Dover. Time estimated by radar. |
| 2018-05-14 | 2.5" tennis ball | 2.15 mi E of Hessdale | No narrative filed |
When does hail hit Wabaunsee County?
Across 17 years of records, May produced the most reports (48), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 2 | 1.1% |
| March | 11 | 6.0% |
| April | 26 | 14.2% |
| May | 48 | 26.2% |
| June | 28 | 15.3% |
| July | 26 | 14.2% |
| August | 26 | 14.2% |
| September | 12 | 6.6% |
| October | 3 | 1.6% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| December | 1 | 0.5% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 20197). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.