Marysville, KS Hail Storm – October 2026

A severe thunderstorm moved through Marysville, Kansas on October 29, 2026, producing hail up to 1.65 inches in diameter. The event occurred in the late evening and is now concluded.

What Happened

The storm generated a sequence of four alerts within a one-hour span as it tracked across the Marysville area. Dual-polarization radar detected a 1.31-inch hail signature at 9:37 PM CDT (02:37 UTC). Radar again detected hail signatures of 1.07 inches at 9:49 PM CDT (02:49 UTC) and 1.06 inches at 9:57 PM CDT (02:57 UTC). A later notice at 10:38 PM CDT (03:38 UTC) was issued as an NWS warning only and carried a 1.00-inch hail report. The radar-detected signatures and the warning polygon overlapped parts of the Marysville metro footprint. The system moved through the area in the early evening hours and produced intermittent heavy precipitation and strong, hail-bearing cores before weakening after 10:38 PM CDT.

Damage Assessment

Hail measuring 1.65 inches is near the golf-ball size threshold. In Marysville, the expected effects for this size include denting to vehicle body panels and damage to exposed soft metals such as aluminum trim. Asphalt shingles that are aged or already missing granules can lose additional granules and show bruising or surface pitting. Vinyl siding and soffits may exhibit cracks or splits where impacts were concentrated. Skylights and older single-pane windows are at elevated risk of cracking, particularly where the hail fell with heavy rain or wind-driven angles. Residential landscaping can experience defoliation and bruising on tender plants.

Inspections conducted within the warning area should prioritize visible vehicle damage, roofing granule loss, and cracked glazing. Interior attic checks for new water staining will identify through-roof compromises not visible from the ground. Tie observed damage to the time window between 9:37 PM and 10:38 PM CDT when the strongest radar signatures passed the metro.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with safety and documentation. Photograph all damage from multiple angles and include timestamps. Measure representative hail remnants if available and record the location and time of each observation. For roofing, inspect from the ground, rooftop perimeter, and attic. Look for granule loss, cracked or split shingles, deformed flashings, and new interior staining. For HVAC and exterior mechanical equipment, check fins, housings, and condensate lines for dents or punctures.

Prioritize temporary fixes that prevent water intrusion. Install tarps only where necessary and follow best-practice anchoring to avoid additional wind damage. For claims work, separate cosmetic damage from breach-of-envelope issues and provide itemized photos and notes. Coordinate with vehicle owners on paintless dent repair viability when panels are not punctured or creased.

View the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath and the paid damage zone.