Hail — Thomas, Kansas

2025-04-23 · near Spica, Thomas, Kansas

Event narrative

Spotter estimated pea to quarter size.

Wider weather episode

In the afternoon of the 23rd, a line of storms formed across western Kansas and slowly moved north-northeast. The more intense storms produced hail up to golf ball size. The strongest wind gust was estimated to be 70 MPH south-southeast of Monument. A gust of around 45-50 MPH damaged a greenhouse near Hoxie.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241275. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.