Hail history for Abbyville, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abbyville since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Abbyville
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 17, 2022
16 reports on 13 days since 1974 · #491 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Abbyville
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Abbyville
The latest hail report in and around Abbyville is from September 17, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Abbyville logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #491 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Abbyville accounts for 2% of the 721 reports filed in Reno County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 17, 2022 near Abbyville.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (19% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Abbyville 0.5
- Reno County 16.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Abbyville 8
- Reno County 109
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Abbyville 0%
- Reno County 9%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Abbyville | Reno | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 WSW Abbyville | Reno | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 E Abbyville | Reno | 22:56 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Abbyville | Reno | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Abbyville | Reno | 16:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 13 81%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Abbyville | Reno | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Abbyville | Reno | 23:21 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Abbyville | Reno | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 WSW Abbyville | Reno | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 SW Abbyville | Reno | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Abbyville | Reno | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 E Abbyville | Reno | 22:56 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Abbyville | Reno | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NW Abbyville | Reno | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Plevna | Reno | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Abbyville | Reno | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Abbyville | Reno | 19:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Abbyville
- Arlington 9 km · 33
- Plevna 9 km · 24
- Partridge 10 km · 24
- Langdon 17 km · 10
- Sylvia 18 km · 33
- Nickerson 22 km · 32
- South Hutchinson 23 km · 10
- Pretty Prairie 26 km · 27
Questions about hail in Abbyville
How often does it hail in Abbyville, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abbyville since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #491 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Abbyville?
Most reports come in May, July, September. May alone accounts for 19% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Abbyville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 17, 2022 near Abbyville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Abbyville?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Abbyville had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 17, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.