HailEvidence → Lafontaine, KS → 2026-04-26
Did it hail in Lafontaine, KS on April 26, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Lafontaine, KS on April 26, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Lafontaine on 2026-04-26
Distances are from the Lafontaine city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:47 UTC | 5 NW Sycamore, Wilson | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.6 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:54 UTC | 4 W Sycamore, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.4 mi | Tornado | UNK | 00:02 UTC | 3 WSW Sycamore, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 00:15 UTC | Sycamore, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 00:17 UTC | Sycamore, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:13 UTC | Sycamore, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
3.5 mi, tornado: “report of brief tornado touchdown. (ICT)”
5.6 mi, tornado: “Delayed report of a tornado. Photo of a tornado west of Sycamore from social media. (ICT)”
7.4 mi, tornado: “tornado confirmed by spotter. (ICT)”
8.3 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
8.3 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-26?
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