Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wichita, KS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wichita, KS Hail Map
The May 9, 2023 hail swath map for Wichita, KS covers approximately 606 square miles and includes an estimated 9,094 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 293 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 7,436 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 293 sq mi | 7,436 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 239 sq mi | 1,387 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 59 sq mi | 253 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 16 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 2 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wichita, KS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Wichita, KS, HailGeeks estimates 4,206 single-family homes, 77 townhomes, and 404 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,369 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,369 | 74 | 369 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 685 | 3 | 27 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 141 | 0 | 8 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 9, 2023 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 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Wichita, KS region. Chase County, KS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 631 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 6 cities near Wichita, KS. Marion, KS had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 519 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2023 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 9, 2023 Wichita, KS hail map spans 27 ZIP codes. ZIP 66850 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 37.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2023 hail map for Wichita, KS currently list 1 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | Elmdale | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 3:48 PM CT | Cottonwood Falls | KS | POWERLINES WERE REPORTED DOWN. | |
May 9, 2023 4:10 PM CT | El Dorado | KS | LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON A TRUCK AND 2 HOUSES IN EL DORADO. BOTH HOUSES HAVE DAMAGE TO THEM. DELAYED REPORT VIA TWITTER PICTURE. | |
May 9, 2023 4:20 PM CT | 1 W Oaklawn | KS | UNCONFIRMED REPORT TO 911 THAT POWER LINES ARE DOWN AROUND THE 2300 BLOCK S VICTORIA... WICHITA. LINES WERE DOWN ON A YARD. DELAYED REPORT. | |
May 9, 2023 4:25 PM CT | 2 NNE Downtown Wichita | KS | CORRECTS TIME FROM PREVIOUS REPORT. PUBLIC REPORT TO DISPATCH OF A TREE FELL THAT ON A HOUSE IN THE 400TH BLOCK AND 15TH STREET. NO INJURIES REPORTED. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 9, 2023 4:42 PM CT | 4 SW El Dorado | KS | LARGE TREES KNOCKED DOWN AND SNAPPED IN HALF. | |
May 9, 2023 4:47 PM CT | 1 NNW Downtown Wichita | KS | TREES BLOWN ONTO HOUSES IN THE 1300 BLOCK N FOREST AND 400 BLOCK N ERIE. PERSON TRAPPED ON SECOND FLOOR OF HOUSE WITH RESCUE IN PROGRESS. | |
May 9, 2023 5:19 PM CT | 2 NNE Downtown Wichita | KS | PUBLIC REPORTS TO 911 OF TREE FELL ON HOUSE 400TH BLOCK AND 15TH STREET NORTH WICHITA. NO INJURIES REPORTED. | |
May 9, 2023 10:24 PM CT | 2 WSW Wichita Eisenhowe | KS | NWS STORM SURVEY REVEALED SNAPPED BRANCHES OFF OF A BRADFORD PEAR TREE AND DAMAGE TO ANOTHER TREE. TIME IS BASED ON NEARBY AIRPORT OBSERVATION. | |
May 9, 2023 3:12 PM CT | 60 mph | 4 NE Marion | KS | TRAINED SPOTTER ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS WITH PEA SIZED HAIL. |
May 9, 2023 5:15 PM CT | 60 mph | Grenola | KS | DELAYED REPORT. |
May 9, 2023 5:15 PM CT | 60 mph | Atlanta | KS | REPORT OF 60+ MPH WINDS REPORTED BY CL203. |
May 9, 2023 10:25 PM CT | 62 mph | Wichita Eisenhower Air | KS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 9, 2023 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 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 4, 2023 through May 8, 2023, 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 8, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wichita, KS
Not sure whether the May 9, 2023 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 9, 2023 Wichita, 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 9, 2023 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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