HailEvidence → Merriam, KS → 2026-04-26
Did it hail in Merriam, KS on April 26, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Merriam, KS on April 26, 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 Merriam on 2026-04-26
Distances are from the Merriam city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 10:52 UTC | 2 SSW Overland Park, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 10:41 UTC | 4 SW Shawnee, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 10:46 UTC | 4 SW Shawnee, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
4 mi, wind: “Downed wires and power outages near Hayes Drive. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
9.3 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
9.5 mi, hail: “Spotter called in... reported hail between 3/4 and 1 3/4 between 5:42-5:46am... time confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-26?
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 Merriam hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12