On This Date, Kansas Weather Made Hail History
On This Date, Kansas Weather Made Hail History
US · Published Sep 15, 2025
On September 15, 2010, south-central Kansas was hit by a record-breaking hailstorm, impacting the Wichita metro area with baseball-sized hail.
The National Weather Service reported a hail swath 5 miles wide and 15 miles long, leading to extensive damage to vehicles and homes.
Over 35,000 insurance claims were filed, highlighting the severity and widespread impact of the hailstorm in Kansas.
Record-breaking hailstorm in south-central Kansas, 2010
On September 15, 2010, south-central Kansas experienced a hailstorm of unprecedented proportions, etching its place in the state's weather history. Fifteen years later, the event remains a vivid reminder of the raw power of nature. The Wichita metropolitan area was particularly hard-hit, enduring a barrage of hailstones the size of baseballs, and in some instances, even larger.
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