HailEvidence → Elwood, KS → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Elwood, KS on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Elwood, KS on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf ball 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 Elwood on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Elwood city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:48 UTC | 1 SSW Country Club Vill, Buchanan | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.7 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 19:53 UTC | Country Club Villa, Andrew | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:56 UTC | Country Club Villa, Andrew | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:39 UTC | 5 SE Country Club Villa, Buchanan | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 20:03 UTC | 2 NE Country Club Villa, Andrew | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:51 UTC | 2 SE Amazonia, Andrew | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:32 UTC | 2 N Faucett, Buchanan | SPC · preliminary |
4.9 mi, hail: “Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
6.7 mi, hail: “(EAX)”
6.7 mi, hail: “(EAX)”
7.9 mi, wind: “Downed wires near Route 6. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
8.4 mi, hail: “(EAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
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