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Hail Storm Map — April 9, 2026

Hail storm map for April 9, 2026: max 2.00" hail across CA, KS, NE, ~13,198 structures in swath.

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A moderate hail event swept across CA, KS, NE on April 9, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 2.00". An estimated 13,198 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. California took the brunt with ~7,183 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. About 691 fell under damaging ≥1.75" hail capable of denting metal and breaking shingles. NOAA logged 21 hail reports and 31 wind reports for the day.

Max hail size
2.00"
States impacted
3
Structures in swath
13,198

Estimated structures affected by state & hail size

State≥1.00"≥1.75"≥2.50"
California7,18300
Kansas5,8096910
Nebraska20600

NOAA storm reports

Hail reports (7)

Kansas · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:473 E WebberJewellRelayed by Wichita media outlet.
17:406 WSW HunterOsborneDrifts of hail up to quarter size covering Road 412.
17:50SHAFFERRUSHA public report of 1 inch hail.

Nebraska · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
16:504 SSE DeshlerThayerphone report.
16:59ByronThayerTrained spotter report.

California · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
12:30ORLEANSHUMBOLDTA severe thunderstorm developed over the Trinity Alps Wilderness and moved north over Orleans. Numerous reports of hail were received with pea to nickel sized hail generally reported. One report was received of 1 inch hail stones near the Orleans store. Hail was covering the ground in the community.
14:153 S PeanutTrinityHalf penny sized hail reported near the junction of Highway 3/Highway 36. Time estimated by radar.

Wind reports (28)

Michigan · 9 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
00:221 SSW GaylordOtsegoASOS station KGLR Gaylord - Otsego County Airport.
00:252 SE Traverse CityGrand TraverseASOS station KTVC Traverse City - Cherry Capital Airport.
00:341 SW FrankfortLMZ346Mesonet station XFLT Frankfort Light.
00:561 SE GreilickvilleLMZ323Mesonet station XELM Elmwood Township Marina.
01:042 E ParkdaleManisteeAWOS station KMBL Manistee - Blacker Airport.
01:362 ENE ElbertaBenzieAWOS station KFKS Frankfort - Dow Memorial Field.
05:0048 ENE Rock of AgesLSZ264Mesonet station PILM4 Passage Island Lighthouse.
07:27Houghton Co AirportHoughtonASOS station KCMX Houghton Co. Airport.
08:0028 ESE Keweenaw PointLSZ266Mesonet station STDM4 33 NNE Granite Island.

Kansas · 6 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
12:41Russell AirportRussellEdits previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Russell Airport. Occurred with a very light shower passing through the area. Per the EM, power was knocked out in Russell due to the wind gust, but it has since been restored as of 2:25PM CDT.
13:003 NNE Bunker HillRussellMeasured wind gust from a Kansas State Mesonet site located about 3 miles northeast of Bunker Hill. Occurred with a light rain shower.
19:02WATERVILLEMARSHALLA barn was heavily damaged. This was a delayed report.
19:053 SW SalinaSalineREPORTED AT SALINA RGNL AIRPORT.
21:38FAIRMOUNTLEAVENWORTHMeasured wind gust of 64 mph at a personal weather station west of Fairmount.
21:40LEAVENWORTHLEAVENWORTHRoof damaged on west side of Leavenworth.

Florida · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
09:334 SSW Fort CarolineDuvalASOS station KCRG Jacksonvil Craig.
10:10MayportDuvalAWOS station KNRB Mayport Naval Station.
10:361 ENE Fort CarolineDuvalMesonet station XJAK Jacksonville.

Colorado · 3 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
13:30JoesYumaDelayed report: KCOJOES3 (WU) site reported at 57 mph gust.
15:211 S BasaltPitkinMesonet station CO101 082w023 Basalt-Holland Hills.
16:3510 ESE Waunita Hot SpgsGunnisonAWOS station KMYP Monarch Pass.

Iowa · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
18:39EMERSONMILLSPersonal weather station measured wind gust of 59 mph.
19:09BETHESDAPAGEPersonal weather station measured wind gust of 58 mph.

Missouri · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
21:58Kansas City Intl ArptPlatteCorrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Kansas City Intl Arpt. Report from ASOS.
22:03Kansas City Intl ArptPlatteReport from ASOS.

Hawaii · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
06:484 NW Schofield BarracksHonoluluKamananui.

Texas · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
19:29BORGERHUTCHINSONThe mesonet site located seven miles east of Borger measured a wind gust of 58mph at 8:09pm CDT. However, the strongest wind gust occurred at 8:29pm which was 65mph.

California · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
13:30GASQUETDEL NORTEShip Mountain RAWS reported a wind gust to 65 mph as thunderstorms moved through the area.
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