HailEvidence → Benton, KS → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Benton, KS on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Benton, KS on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Benton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 20:00 UTC | Benton, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:00 UTC | 2 WNW Benton, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:06 UTC | 4 N Towanda, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:52 UTC | 1 E Bel Aire, Sedgwick | SPC · preliminary |
0.1 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
1.9 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
6.9 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
7.8 mi, hail: “Half dollar hail via mPING. (ICT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Benton hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12