HailEvidence → Benton, KS → 2026-08-07
Did it hail in Benton, KS on August 7, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Benton, KS on August 7, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Benton on 2026-08-07
Distances are from the Benton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 13:07 UTC | 2 N Augusta, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 13:08 UTC | 2 NNE Augusta, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 13:08 UTC | Augusta, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
8.9 mi, hail: “Report from mPING. (ICT)”
8.9 mi, hail: “Several photos of 2 inch hail from the north end of Augusta. (ICT)”
9.7 mi, hail: “Very brief hail up to quarter sized in Augusta (exact location unknown). (ICT)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-08