HailEvidence → Whitewater, KS → 2026-04-23
Did it hail in Whitewater, KS on April 23, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 7 hail reports within 10 miles of Whitewater, KS on April 23, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg size).
Every recorded report near Whitewater on 2026-04-23
Distances are from the Whitewater city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 15.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tornado | UNK | 00:20 UTC | Whitewater, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.1 mi | Tornado | UNK | 00:14 UTC | 2 SW Whitewater, Harvey | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.2 mi | Tornado | EFU | 17:48 local | HARVEY, HARVEY | Storm Events · final |
| 6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 00:15 UTC | Elbing, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 18:15 local | BUTLER, BUTLER | Storm Events · final |
| 6 mi | Hail | 0.88" (nickel) | 18:16 local | BUTLER, BUTLER | Storm Events · final |
| 7.1 mi | Tornado | EF0 | 17:48 local | HARVEY, HARVEY | Storm Events · final |
| 7.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:55 UTC | 5 NNW Benton, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 18:55 local | BUTLER, BUTLER | Storm Events · final |
| 7.3 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:51 UTC | 5 ESE Newton, Harvey | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:50 UTC | 5 ESE Newton, Harvey | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:03 UTC | 5 E Elbing, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:03 local | BUTLER, BUTLER | Storm Events · final |
| 8.9 mi | Tornado | UNK | 00:28 UTC | 6 NE Valley Center, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
0.3 mi, tornado: “[Landspout] (ICT)”
2.1 mi, tornado: “[Landspout] Retired NWS employee reports landspout. (ICT)”
5.2 mi, tornado: “Retired NWS employee reports landspout which lasted for a few minutes.”
6 mi, hail: “Delayed report. Relayed via emergency manager with picture. (ICT)”
6 mi, hail: “This was a delayed report received via emergency management.”
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sources: NOAA SPC + NOAA NCEI page updated 2026-06-12