HailEvidence → Kansas City, KS → 2026-08-18
Did it hail in Kansas City, KS on August 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 23 hail reports within 10 miles of Kansas City, KS on August 18, 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 Kansas City on 2026-08-18
Distances are from the Kansas City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 31.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:32 UTC | 2 E Maywood, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:30 UTC | 1 S Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:30 UTC | 2 SE Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:30 UTC | 3 SE Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 06:28 UTC | 1 NNE Maywood, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:22 UTC | 1 NNW Maywood, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.1 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:21 UTC | 1 NNW Maywood, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.3 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 06:34 UTC | 3 NW Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:30 UTC | 2 WNW Kansas City Kansa, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:40 UTC | 1 W Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:39 UTC | 2 NW Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:20 UTC | 2 NE Piper, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:21 UTC | 2 ENE Piper, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:22 UTC | 2 NE Piper, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
1.1 mi, hail: “Public reported quarter sized hail. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
1.4 mi, hail: “Report via social media. Time was provided. (EAX)”
2.1 mi, wind: “Numerous branches down and powerlines damaged along Leavenworth Rd between North 55th and North 63rd. Report via NWS Chat. Time estimated via radar. (EAX)”
2.3 mi, wind: “Numerous large branches down and wood fence blown over. Report via social media. Time estimated via radar. (EAX)”
3.2 mi, hail: “Public shared photo of hailstone on social media. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-19