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 2.50". There are 19 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Salina, KS Hail Map
The May 18, 2026 hail swath map for Salina, KS covers approximately 5,541 square miles and includes an estimated 119,056 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,490 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 29,123 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 992 sq mi | 15,615 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,490 sq mi | 29,123 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,017 sq mi | 26,146 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 985 sq mi | 13,532 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 674 sq mi | 19,239 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 290 sq mi | 12,113 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 63 sq mi | 2,335 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 22 sq mi | 770 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 176 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 7 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Salina, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Salina, KS, HailGeeks estimates 51,351 single-family homes, 4,992 townhomes, and 11,901 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 13,993 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,783 | 266 | 991 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,993 | 782 | 2,215 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 13,428 | 799 | 2,432 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,806 | 278 | 1,852 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5,408 | 1,007 | 2,484 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,545 | 1,714 | 1,731 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 928 | 132 | 136 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 371 | 13 | 57 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 84 | 1 | 3 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Salina, KS Hail Map
Hail from the May 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Salina, KS region. Ottawa County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 2,330 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Salina, KS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 68 cities near Salina, KS. Ogden, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 114 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 18, 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 18, 2026 Salina, KS hail map spans 94 ZIP codes. ZIP 67432 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 913.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 18, 2026 hail map for Salina, KS currently list 19 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 7:28 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 W Wilson | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 8:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Beverly | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 8:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Lincoln | KS | Reported nickel to quarter size hail covering the ground. |
May 18, 2026 10:53 PM CT |
1.75 in | Wilson | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 1:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Jamestown | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 1:57 PM CT |
2.00 in | Lincoln | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 1:58 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 S Lincoln | KS | Near 14 hwy and Jaguar rd. |
May 18, 2026 2:01 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Lincoln | KS | Storm chaser also reported a low hanging wall cloud. |
May 18, 2026 3:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Miltonvale | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 18, 2026 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Miltonvale | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 18, 2026 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | Miltonvale | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 4:28 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 E Morganville | KS | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 18, 2026 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 E Morganville | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 18, 2026 4:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SSE Wells | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 4:46 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Salina | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 18, 2026 6:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | Chapman | KS | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 18, 2026 6:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Inman | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 6:29 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SW Inman | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 6:32 PM CT |
2.00 in | 7 ESE Inman | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 5:56 PM CT | 65 mph | 4 NE Hutchinson | KS | Public report estimated near 70 mph winds ahead of the main line of storms. |
May 18, 2026 6:17 PM CT | 63 mph | 1 NW Moundridge | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 18, 2026 6:22 PM CT | 65 mph | Ogden | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 3:30 PM CT | UNK | 5 WSW Idana | KS | DELAYED REPORT of a rope tornado near Idana at 3:30. Photos sent via social media. |
May 18, 2026 5:30 PM CT | UNK | 1 N Wakefield | KS | NWS employee confirmed a brief tornado just north of Wakefield. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 18, 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 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 25, 2026 through May 17, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 17, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Salina, KS
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