A number of severe storms traversed across the central sections of Kansas on April 12th, 2022. Hail up to golfball size was reported during the early portions of the event however, the size had quickly subsided to around the size of a quarter for most locations.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 19:55:00 to 12-APR-22 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via mPING.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:00:00 to 12-APR-22 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A KWCH viewer sent a picture via Twitter of the golfball sized hail.

Hail in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:15:00 to 12-APR-22 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail that ranged from pea to half dollar sized was reported along with 60 mph winds.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:15:00 to 12-APR-22 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via mPING.

Hail in SALINE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:32:00 to 12-APR-22 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASSARIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Fire Chief reported hail ranging from nickel to quarter sized.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:38:00 to 12-APR-22 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDOM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via Facebook.  Time is estimated from radar.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:45:00 to 12-APR-22 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture was sent to the office via Facebook. The time is estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 19:40:00 to 12-APR-22 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:40:00 to 12-APR-22 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE RIVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was an estimated wind gust.  Hail size of pea to half dollar was also reported.

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 10-APR-22 23:07:00 to 10-APR-22 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETOPA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:00:00 to 12-APR-22 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANAPOLIS RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 21:07:00 to 12-APR-22 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A KWCH storm chaser reported numerous dime to nickel sized hailstones on Highway 56.

Hail in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 21:16:00 to 12-APR-22 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

This was reported on the north side of Hutchinson along with 50 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 19:00:00 to 12-APR-22 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an estimated wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:32:00 to 12-APR-22 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HUT)HUTCHINSON MUNI
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 21:20:00 to 12-APR-22 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGMAN
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

This was a measured wind gust.

Hail in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 12-APR-22 20:51:00 to 12-APR-22 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PHERSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The report was received via mPING.