Lawrence area, September 6, 2026: spotters filed 3 hail reports in Johnson and Jefferson counties, between 23:10 and 23:38 UTC. Nearest to Lawrence was a report 20.7 miles out (5 SE Winchester). The largest stone measured 1.00 in. at 5 SE Winchester, Jefferson County.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 25 miles | 3 | 1.00″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23:10 | 1.00″ | 5 SE Winchester, Jefferson County | 20.7 mi |
| 23:33 | 1.00″ | 2 SE Bonner Springs, Johnson County | 20.7 mi |
| 23:38 | 1.00″ | 2 E Bonner Springs, Johnson County | 21.4 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.00 in. hail on September 6, 2026 means for a Lawrence roof
3 of the 3 sized Lawrence reports reached 1 in. The 1.00 in. stone at 5 SE Winchester, Jefferson County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on September 6, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Lawrence.
How the storm moved through the area
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 1.00″ | 20.7 mi |
| Jefferson | 1 | 1.00″ | 20.7 mi |
What spotters wrote
1.00″, 2 E Bonner Springs at 23:38 UTC: Public reported quarter hail. Also receive mPing for quarters in similar area.
How this day compares with other hail days
Lawrence has 4 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, September 6, 2026 ranks #4 of them. Logged days closest in time to September 6, 2026:
- October 13: 1 report, largest 1.50″
- September 15: 3 reports, largest 1.75″
- August 18: 5 reports, largest 1.75″
The same storm in nearby cities
On September 6 the log holds 3 matched cities in 2 states; Lawrence has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on September 6.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Lawrence storm
Lawrence: that storm was 49 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Lawrence the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Sun, Sep 13) are already behind us.
- The Lawrence clock starts at your proof of loss, not on Sep 6: 15 working days. Statute text
- For Lawrence this period is 5 years from a different start point, so no date is shown. Statute text
Lawrence: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Sun, Sep 13; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Lawrence, KS. Hail claim guide for Kansas. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
September 6 against the Douglas County September record
Lawrence's September 6 log shows 1.00 in. hail. The record September in Douglas County since 2014 is 2019, with 8 reports and a largest stone of 1.00 in.
Hail history near Lawrence: not the first
Lawrence’s county has logged 38 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on September 6, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Lawrence's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 3 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Douglas County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Douglas County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.75 in. That is more than 2 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2018 with 9 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Douglas County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 2.50″ |
| 2018 | 9 | 1.50″ |
| 2019 | 8 | 1.00″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.25″ |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.25″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 5 | 1.75″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 4 matched hail days for Lawrence. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, September 6, 2026 is #4 of them.
| Date | City | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | Lawrence | 5 | 1.75″ |
| Sep 15 | Lawrence | 3 | 1.75″ |
| Oct 13 | Lawrence | 1 | 1.50″ |
| Sep 6 | Lawrence | 3 | 1.00″ |
Ranked by largest stone, then by report count. Only dates the SPC feed matched to a covered city are counted.
The week after September 6, 2026
After Sun, Sep 6, the feed logged 2 hail reports on 1 of the next 7 days in Lawrence and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Sat, Sep 12.
| Day | Reports in Lawrence | Other cities within 100 miles | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | 0 | 1 city, 2 reports | 1.75″ |
Questions about this storm
Lawrence, September 6, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 5 SE Winchester, Jefferson County, the largest SPC report was 1.00 in.
Lawrence, September 6, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 20.7 miles from the city center and the farthest 21.4 miles. Within 10 miles: 0 of 3 reports.
Lawrence, September 6, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 23:10 to 23:38 UTC, a window of 28 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Lawrence, September 6, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Lawrence has 4 logged hail days; September 6, 2026 ranks #4 for Lawrence, at 1.00 in. The best other day reached 1.75 in.
Lawrence, September 6, 2026: what dates apply to a Kansas insurer?
A claim filed on Sun, Sep 13 puts Lawrence's insurer on the clock: acknowledgment by Fri, Sep 25; decision 15 working days after proof of loss. That is Kansas law, applied to Lawrence. Information, not legal advice; Lawrence homeowners find their own reporting deadline in the policy.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Lawrence in the week after September 6, 2026?
After Sun, Sep 6, the feed logged 2 hail reports on 1 of the next 7 days in Lawrence and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Sat, Sep 12.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Douglas County?
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Douglas County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.75 in. That is more than 2 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2018 with 9 reports.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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