Hail Swath Map Preview
The Salina, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.00". There are 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2026 event.
View the May 17, 2026 Salina, KS hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Salina, KS Hail Map
The May 17, 2026 hail swath map for Salina, KS covers approximately 3,554 square miles and includes an estimated 56,087 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 1,075 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 29,091 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,075 sq mi | 29,091 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,021 sq mi | 16,418 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 514 sq mi | 5,302 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 344 sq mi | 2,579 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 286 sq mi | 1,342 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 162 sq mi | 865 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 79 sq mi | 338 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 46 sq mi | 111 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 12 sq mi | 19 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 9 sq mi | 13 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 5 sq mi | 7 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 2 sq mi | 2 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Salina, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Salina, KS, HailGeeks estimates 27,498 single-family homes, 1,804 townhomes, and 5,673 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 13,333 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,333 | 1,022 | 3,387 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,741 | 731 | 1,546 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,463 | 33 | 462 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,310 | 15 | 136 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 798 | 2 | 59 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 529 | 1 | 59 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 211 | 0 | 22 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 17, 2026 Salina, KS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Salina, KS Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Salina, KS region. Russell County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.00" with roughly 132 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 Salina, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Salina, KS. Lincoln Center, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 59 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2026 Salina, 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 Salina, KS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2026 Salina, KS hail map spans 50 ZIP codes. ZIP 67634 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 47.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2026 hail map for Salina, KS currently list 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 5:36 PM CT |
1.25 in | Lucas | KS | Report from social media with picture. |
May 17, 2026 5:50 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NNW Hunter | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 6:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSE Lucas | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 6:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Beloit | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 7:55 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 NE Ada | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 9:29 PM CT |
1.75 in | Tescott | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 9:30 PM CT |
2.00 in | Tescott | KS | Delayed report. Relayed via photos. |
May 17, 2026 9:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Minneapolis | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 7:55 PM CT | 58 mph | 2 SSE Concordia | KS | KCNK. |
May 17, 2026 7:59 PM CT | 68 mph | 2 SSE Concordia | KS | KCNK. |
May 17, 2026 8:05 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 SSE Delphos | KS | personal weather station. |
| 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 17, 2026 Salina, 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 Salina, KS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Salina, KS region as the May 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 23, 2026 through May 16, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 16, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Salina, KS
Not sure whether the May 17, 2026 Salina, 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 Salina, KS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 17, 2026 Salina, KS event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 17, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Salina, KS region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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