Hail — Cheyenne, Kansas

2025-05-18 · near Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas

Event narrative

Public reports of hail ranging from quarter to half dollar size.

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorms developed across the area leading to multiple hail reports, with the largest being 2 inches in diameter located in Wheeler and 5 S of St. Francis. Severe wind gusts were also reported as well, with the strongest being 63 mph 9 NNW of McDonald. Multiple tornadoes also occurred as well in Sherman, Cheyenne, and Gove counties. The town of Grinnell was directly hit by a strong tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1257024. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.