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 3.50". There are 23 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 6 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 23, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wichita, KS Hail Map
The April 23, 2026 hail swath map for Wichita, KS covers approximately 2,415 square miles and includes an estimated 153,997 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 628 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 61,705 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 352 sq mi | 39,166 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 628 sq mi | 61,705 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 444 sq mi | 32,598 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 366 sq mi | 11,660 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 242 sq mi | 4,535 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 193 sq mi | 1,589 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 102 sq mi | 984 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 43 sq mi | 291 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 24 sq mi | 644 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 sq mi | 771 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 2 sq mi | 17 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 5 sq mi | 37 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 23, 2026 hail swath map area for Wichita, KS, HailGeeks estimates 65,483 single-family homes, 4,933 townhomes, and 21,769 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 25,778 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,736 | 1,143 | 7,675 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,778 | 2,464 | 8,302 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,406 | 1,086 | 4,781 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,287 | 185 | 710 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,954 | 31 | 143 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 794 | 12 | 27 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 481 | 3 | 21 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 174 | 1 | 11 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 400 | 1 | 23 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 444 | 7 | 74 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 20 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 23, 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 23, 2026 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Wichita, KS region. Marion County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.50" with roughly 3,220 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 30 cities near Wichita, KS. Marion, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 650 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 23, 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 23, 2026 Wichita, KS hail map spans 63 ZIP codes. ZIP 66861 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,319.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 23, 2026 hail map for Wichita, KS currently list 23 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 6 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 23, 2026 5:11 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hillsboro | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 5:16 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 E Hillsboro | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 5:40 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SW Marion | KS | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
April 23, 2026 5:46 PM CT |
2.00 in | 8 SSW Mayfield | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 5:50 PM CT |
3.50 in | 7 SSW Mayfield | KS | Report with picture came in via social media. |
April 23, 2026 5:50 PM CT |
4.00 in | 6 SSW Marion | KS | Delayed report with time estimated from radar. Relayed via emergency manager with picture. |
April 23, 2026 5:53 PM CT |
2.50 in | 5 S Mayfield | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 5:55 PM CT |
2.75 in | 1 NNE Marion | KS | Dime to tennis ball sized hail for the last 10 minutes. |
April 23, 2026 5:56 PM CT |
2.75 in | 4 ESE Marion | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 6:08 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 NNW Cedar Point | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 6:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Wellington | KS | Delayed report. |
April 23, 2026 6:15 PM CT |
1.50 in | Peabody | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 6:17 PM CT |
2.25 in | Peabody | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 6:29 PM CT |
1.25 in | Florence | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 7:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 E Elbing | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 7:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Burns | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 7:15 PM CT |
2.00 in | Elbing | KS | Delayed report. Relayed via emergency manager with picture. |
April 23, 2026 7:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 9 NE Matfield Green | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 23, 2026 7:55 PM CT |
1.25 in | 5 NNW Benton | KS | Delayed report. Relayed via NWS employee. |
April 23, 2026 8:00 PM CT |
1.25 in | Benton | KS | Relayed via image from X. |
April 23, 2026 8:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | Andover | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 23, 2026 8:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Towanda | KS | Relayed via emergency manager. Also reported street flooding in usual spots. |
April 23, 2026 8:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Andover | KS | Relayed via emergency manager. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 23, 2026 6:40 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Burns | KS | [Landspout] |
April 23, 2026 6:50 PM CT | UNK | 5 ESE Newton | KS | [Landspout] |
April 23, 2026 6:51 PM CT | UNK | 5 ESE Newton | KS | [Landspout] Former NWS Employee reports tornado. Can see debris cloud. |
April 23, 2026 7:14 PM CT | UNK | 2 SW Whitewater | KS | [Landspout] Retired NWS employee reports landspout. |
April 23, 2026 7:20 PM CT | UNK | Whitewater | KS | [Landspout] |
April 23, 2026 7:28 PM CT | UNK | 6 NE Valley Center | KS | [Landspout] |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 23, 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 23, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 31, 2026 through Apr 17, 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 17, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wichita, KS
Not sure whether the April 23, 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 23, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Wichita, KS region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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