HailEvidence → Wichita, KS → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Wichita, KS on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 8 hail reports within 10 miles of Wichita, KS on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
Every recorded report near Wichita on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Wichita city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:43 UTC | 4 SSE Maize, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 13:43 local | SEDGWICK, SEDGWICK | Storm Events · final |
| 5.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:36 UTC | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 13:36 local | SEDGWICK, SEDGWICK | Storm Events · final |
| 7.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:52 UTC | 1 E Bel Aire, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 13:52 local | SEDGWICK, SEDGWICK | Storm Events · final |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 18:59 UTC | Valley Center, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 12:59 local | SEDGWICK, SEDGWICK | Storm Events · final |
5.3 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
5.9 mi, hail: “Mostly pea to penny sized hail with a couple of quarter sized pieces. (ICT)”
5.9 mi, hail: “The hailstones were mainly pea to penny size with a couple of quarter size hailstones included.”
7.6 mi, hail: “Half dollar hail via mPING. (ICT)”
7.6 mi, hail: “Report received via mPing.”
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sources: NOAA SPC + NOAA NCEI page updated 2026-06-12