Hail history for Ada, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ada since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ada
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 1, 2018
22 reports on 16 days since 1985 · #391 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Ada
- 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 Ada
The latest hail report in and around Ada is from May 17, 2026, 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 May 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ada logged 12 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #391 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ada accounts for 6% of the 383 reports filed in Ottawa County.
18% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 1, 2018 near 0.54 E Ada.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (55% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ada 0.6
- Ottawa County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ada 7
- Ottawa County 84
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ada 18%
- Ottawa County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.54 E Ada | Ottawa | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.83 ESE Ada | Ottawa | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Ottawa | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.5 ENE Ada | Ottawa | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.39 NE Ada | Ottawa | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 36%
- 1–2 in 10 45%
- 2 in + 4 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.39 NE Ada | Ottawa | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.5 ENE Ada | Ottawa | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.5 ENE Ada | Ottawa | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.5 ENE Ada | Ottawa | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.54 E Ada | Ottawa | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.5 ENE Ada | Ottawa | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.83 ESE Ada | Ottawa | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Ada | Ottawa | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.66 SW Sumnerville | Ottawa | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.66 SW Sumnerville | Ottawa | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.66 SW Sumnerville | Ottawa | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.66 SW Sumnerville | Ottawa | 12:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ada
Questions about hail in Ada
How often does it hail in Ada, Kansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ada since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #391 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ada?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ada?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 1, 2018 near 0.54 E Ada. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ada?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ada 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 May 17, 2026.
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.