Hail and Damaging Wind in Kansas, April 23, 2025

Name: Hail and Damaging Wind in Kansas, April 23, 2025
Start: 2025-04-23T13:18
End: 2025-04-23T19:38
Location: Kansas

April 23, 2025 · NWS TOP · 10 events in 7 counties and zones

Clusters of severe storms develop over portions of northeast Kansas, moving into east central Kansas from mid afternoon to early evening. Large hail to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts to 60 mph were reported.

Where it happened

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Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 10

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS TOP wrote it up.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 23, 11:32 AM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Wet pattern continues through early Friday which may lead to isolated flooding.
Small chances for severe storms this afternoon and tonight.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1232 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Wet pattern continues through early Friday which may lead to
  isolated flooding.

- Small chances for severe storms this afternoon and tonight.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 350 AM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

Showers and some thunderstorms persist over southeastern areas with
some moisture influx on a moderate low-level jet. A more focused
area of convection is more likely to form in central Kansas around
midday as a small-scale upper wave moves along a weak frontal
boundary. Enough instability will likely be in place over eastern
Kansas to support this activity spreading into the local area by
early afternoon. Outside of this forcing, modest isentropic lift may
lead to more isolated convection. CAPE values around 1000 J/kg with
shear near 30 knots may lead to more isolated strong to severe
storms this afternoon and evening. A stronger upper wave looks to
push across the area Thursday into early Friday. A strong to severe
storm or two can't be ruled out for these periods either with
similar instability and shear likely. Precipitable water values in
the 1-1.5" range will continue to support locally heavy rainfall
Overall precipitation chances seem a bit lower on recent
models/ensembles than earlier/current NBM values and have lowered
chances closer to means and MOS.

A relative lull in precipitation should come late Friday into early
Saturday with weak surface ridging under upper ridging, but warm air-
advection could lead to at least isolated activity for much of the
weekend. A stronger upper wave looks to push east across the region
around Monday. There are some differences in the wave's progression,
but this period will likely be the next one of severe weather
concern.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1230 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

Scattered storms are developing at midday around the area. Given
the scattered nature, confidence is not high in whether storms
will directly impact airports and the timing. Thus, have kept a
mention of PROB30 for a few hours this afternoon and early this
evening. Will monitor radar and amend if necessary. Chances
decrease later this evening but will increase again toward the
end of the 18Z TAF period.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Poage
AVIATION...Teefey

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 2:56 AM CST, 10 hours 22 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
356 AM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240900-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
356 AM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central
Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
this evening. Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and 60 MPH will be
possible along with locally heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Low chances for severe thunderstorms may return Thursday afternoon
and evening.

Localized areas of heavy rain capable of causing flooding are
possible by Thursday night.

.SPOTTER MESSAGE...

Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail, damaging
wind, tornadoes, and flooding.

&&

More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 23, 10:53 AM CST, 2 hours 25 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1153 AM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1039 AM     Rain             1 SSE Wilsey            38.63N 96.67W
04/23/2025  M2.10 Inch       Morris             KS   CO-OP Observer

            24 hour rainfall total.

&&

Special weather statement, Apr 23, 11:30 AM CST, 1 hour 48 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1230 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

KSZ009-010-021>023-231800-
Clay-Pottawatomie-Riley-Washington-Marshall-
1230 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN RILEY...NORTHWESTERN
POTTAWATOMIE...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHEASTERN CLAY AND
SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles northwest of Randolph, moving northeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Rapids, Waterville, Randolph, and Green.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3937 9697 3950 9708 3973 9669 3949 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 235DEG 18KT 3953 9688

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Prieto

Special weather statement, Apr 23, 12:21 PM CST, 57 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
121 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

KSZ009-021-022-231845-
Clay-Riley-Washington-
121 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN RILEY...
SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM
CDT...

At 121 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Green, moving northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Green.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3961 9681 3957 9680 3957 9672 3936 9687
      3943 9709 3967 9704
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 214DEG 6KT 3948 9694

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Local storm report, Apr 23, 12:50 PM CST, 28 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
150 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0138 PM     Hail             8 S Waterville          39.57N 96.76W
04/23/2025  M0.75 Inch       Marshall           KS   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

&&

JP

Local storm report, Apr 23, 12:57 PM CST, 21 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
157 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0153 PM     Hail             5 WSW Blaine            39.46N 96.50W
04/23/2025  E0.88 Inch       Pottawatomie       KS   Public

            estimated rainfall 1.5 inches and still
            raining.

&&

JP

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:17 UTC.

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Event by event

9 hail, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Jackson

When: April 23, 1:18 PM CST to 1:19 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 2.81 mi N of Birmingham
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.460, -95.690

Hail, Wabaunsee

When: April 23, 1:52 PM CST to 1:53 PM CST
Where: Wabaunsee County, 4.24 mi SW of Wabaunsee
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.110, -96.390

Hail, Washington

When: April 23, 1:59 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Washington County, Greenleaf
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.730, -96.980

Hail, Jackson

When: April 23, 3:53 PM CST to 3:54 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Hoyt
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.250, -95.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: April 23, 4:00 PM CST to 4:01 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.69 mi N of Thompsonville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 39.110, -95.430

Estimated wind gust by NWS employee.

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 23, 4:12 PM CST to 4:13 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 2.25 mi ENE of Meriden
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.190, -95.530

Hail, Shawnee

When: April 23, 4:27 PM CST to 4:28 PM CST
Where: Shawnee County, 2.55 mi WSW of Lake Shawnee
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 39.000, -95.620

Hail, Osage

When: April 23, 4:46 PM CST to 4:47 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 0.54 mi W of Osage City
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.630, -95.830

Hail, Osage

When: April 23, 5:12 PM CST to 5:13 PM CST
Where: Osage County, 0.88 mi NE of Osage City
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.640, -95.810

Hail, Franklin

When: April 23, 7:37 PM CST to 7:38 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, 0.69 mi S of Rantoul
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.540, -95.100

Delayed report via social media.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1244318, 1244327, 1244328, 1244323, 1244322, 1244320, 1244332, 1244333, 1244334, 1244324.