Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wichita, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 35 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wichita, KS Hail Map
The May 19, 2024 hail swath map for Wichita, KS covers approximately 2,758 square miles and includes an estimated 146,642 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,313 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 68,210 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,003 sq mi | 61,333 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,313 sq mi | 68,210 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 348 sq mi | 15,950 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 81 sq mi | 1,023 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 75 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 51 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2024 hail swath map area for Wichita, KS, HailGeeks estimates 64,389 single-family homes, 3,245 townhomes, and 16,335 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 30,613 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 27,041 | 1,219 | 6,329 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 30,613 | 1,635 | 7,938 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,172 | 379 | 2,025 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 495 | 12 | 39 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 39 | 0 | 2 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 29 | 0 | 2 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 19, 2024 Wichita, KS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2024 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Wichita, KS region. Harvey County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,794 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 31 cities near Wichita, KS. McPherson, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 3,895 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 2024 Wichita, KS hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 19, 2024 Wichita, KS hail map spans 63 ZIP codes. ZIP 66866 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 515.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2024 hail map for Wichita, KS currently list 4 public hail reports, 35 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 7:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 7 WSW Mcpherson | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 7:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Hesston | KS | Quarter sized hail and 65 mph winds reported. |
May 19, 2024 8:11 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 W Peabody | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 10:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE North Newton | KS | Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 7:25 PM CT | Mcpherson | KS | Powerlines down in the 660 block of West Hayes. | |
May 19, 2024 7:35 PM CT | Haven | KS | Roofs blown off of homes. | |
May 19, 2024 7:36 PM CT | 1 WSW Hutchinson | KS | KAKE reporting roof blown off of a building on south Main Street. | |
May 19, 2024 7:37 PM CT | South Hutchinson | KS | Multiple power lines down as well as structural damage reported. Time based on other reports. | |
May 19, 2024 7:55 PM CT | NW Wichita | KS | Several power lines reported down in northwest Wichita. | |
May 19, 2024 8:00 PM CT | 6 NE Valley Center | KS | Delayed report. Roof blown off a metal outbuilding. | |
May 19, 2024 8:05 PM CT | Bentley | KS | Power lines down. | |
May 19, 2024 8:08 PM CT | Newton | KS | Extensive tree damage in and around Newton... many roads blocked. Courtesy of AccuWeather. | |
May 19, 2024 8:13 PM CT | Potwin | KS | 6 to 12 inch diameter tree limbs are reported down. | |
May 19, 2024 8:18 PM CT | Burns | KS | Delayed report. On 20th street in Burns... a 40 by 60 foot polebarn was taken down... and a chicken coop was blown into a hedge row. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 8:18 PM CT | Towanda | KS | Delayed report. Sporadic tree limbs down across the city. All limbs appear to be less than 5 inches in diameter. | |
May 19, 2024 8:34 PM CT | 4 ESE Augusta | KS | 6 inch diameter tree damage. | |
May 19, 2024 8:36 PM CT | Matfield Green | KS | Cedar tree blown over. Time is estimated from radar. | |
May 19, 2024 7:02 PM CT | 60 mph | Mcpherson | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 7:16 PM CT | 67 mph | 3 E Partridge | KS | Delayed report. Measured by Kansas State mesonet site. |
May 19, 2024 7:25 PM CT | 60 mph | Mcpherson | KS | Off duty NWS employee reporting 60 mph winds. |
May 19, 2024 7:25 PM CT | 80 mph | Kingman | KS | Lots of tree limbs in the roads and power is out to some of the town. |
May 19, 2024 7:36 PM CT | 70 mph | Hutchinson | KS | KAKE Weathernow Network measures 70 mph winds. |
May 19, 2024 7:40 PM CT | 80 mph | 1 S Mount Hope | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 7:40 PM CT | 86 mph | Hutchinson Airport | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 7:47 PM CT | 60 mph | 5 NW Halstead | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 7:53 PM CT | 59 mph | 3 SE Maize | KS | Davis Weather Station near 34th St. N and Ridge Rd. |
May 19, 2024 7:55 PM CT | 65 mph | 4 N Hesston | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:02 PM CT | 64 mph | 4 ENE Newton | KS | Newton Airport. |
May 19, 2024 8:03 PM CT | 72 mph | 1 WSW Whitewater | KS | Off duty NWS employee had measurement of 72 mph. |
May 19, 2024 8:04 PM CT | 80 mph | Whitewater | KS | Whitewater Fire Department estimates 70 to 80 mph winds. |
May 19, 2024 8:06 PM CT | 64 mph | 3 ESE Bel Aire | KS | Measured at Jabara Airport. |
May 19, 2024 8:11 PM CT | 75 mph | 2 NE East Wichita | KS | Measured near 13th and Webb. Courtesy of KAKE TV. |
May 19, 2024 8:18 PM CT | 60 mph | Andover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:20 PM CT | 68 mph | 3 SW Burns | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:21 PM CT | 70 mph | Burns | KS | 60 to 70 mph winds. |
May 19, 2024 8:25 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 W Augusta | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:25 PM CT | 60 mph | El Dorado | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2024 8:33 PM CT | 60 mph | Cassoday | KS | one to two inch diameter tree limbs downed. |
May 19, 2024 8:35 PM CT | 58 mph | 4 SE El Dorado | KS | Measured at the airport. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 19, 2024 Wichita, KS storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Wichita, KS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Wichita, KS region as the May 19, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 30, 2024 through May 18, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 18, 2024.
If none of these related Wichita, KS hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Wichita, KS region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Wichita, KS
Not sure whether the May 19, 2024 Wichita, KS hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Wichita, KS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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