Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wichita, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 19 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wichita, KS Hail Map
The April 17, 2026 hail swath map for Wichita, KS covers approximately 3,823 square miles and includes an estimated 279,287 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,344 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 81,127 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 754 sq mi | 36,213 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,344 sq mi | 81,127 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 905 sq mi | 72,445 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 482 sq mi | 46,894 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 198 sq mi | 21,009 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 86 sq mi | 21,382 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 36 sq mi | 170 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 14 sq mi | 35 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 12 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Wichita, KS, HailGeeks estimates 122,082 single-family homes, 6,640 townhomes, and 33,930 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 35,284 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,957 | 694 | 2,404 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 35,284 | 1,446 | 11,718 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 31,890 | 2,096 | 9,938 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 19,492 | 1,191 | 6,380 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10,079 | 499 | 2,399 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9,252 | 714 | 1,088 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 102 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 17, 2026 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 April 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Wichita, KS region. Cowley County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 8,056 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 50 cities near Wichita, KS. Wichita, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 69,236 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 17, 2026 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 April 17, 2026 Wichita, KS hail map spans 97 ZIP codes. ZIP 67024 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 187.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 17, 2026 hail map for Wichita, KS currently list 19 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 1:59 PM CT |
1.50 in | Valley Center | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:20 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 WSW Whitewater | KS | Pea to ping pong ball sized hail. |
April 17, 2026 2:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Whitewater | KS | Relayed from local fire department. |
April 17, 2026 2:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | Wichita Eisenhower Airp | KS | Mostly pea to penny sized hail with a couple of quarter sized pieces. |
April 17, 2026 2:43 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSE Maize | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | Burns | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 2:52 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 E Bel Aire | KS | Half dollar hail via mPING. |
April 17, 2026 3:00 PM CT |
1.25 in | Benton | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Benton | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:02 PM CT |
1.25 in | Conway Springs | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Towanda | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | Cedar Vale | KS | Ground covered in peas with quarter size hail mixed in. |
April 17, 2026 3:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Haysville | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | Derby | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:41 PM CT |
1.75 in | Derby | KS | Golf ball sized hail sent via mPING. |
April 17, 2026 3:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Rose Hill | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Bluff City | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 3:59 PM CT |
1.25 in | Mayfield | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 17, 2026 5:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Atlanta | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17, 2026 5:18 PM CT | 5 ESE Atlanta | KS | 3 inch round tree limbs across roadway. Time estimated based on radar. | |
April 17, 2026 3:09 PM CT | 60 mph | Cedar Vale | KS | Estimated gusts 60-70mph. |
| 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 April 17, 2026 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 April 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 10, 2026 through Apr 14, 2026, 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 Apr 14, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wichita, KS
Not sure whether the April 17, 2026 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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