Hail history for Alma, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alma since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alma
- Last hail
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Mar 13, 2024
37 reports on 26 days since 1968 · #194 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Alma
- 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 Alma
The latest hail report in and around Alma is from March 13, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alma logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 23% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #194 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alma accounts for 13% of the 291 reports filed in Wabaunsee County.
16% 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 March 13, 2024 near 2.26 WSW Alma.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alma 0.8
- Wabaunsee County 7.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alma 10
- Wabaunsee County 76
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alma 16%
- Wabaunsee County 10%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 4 | 4.00 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.26 WSW Alma | Wabaunsee | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Alma | Wabaunsee | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Alma | Wabaunsee | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Alma | Wabaunsee | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1992 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wabaunsee | 12:30 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 12 32%
- 1–2 in 19 51%
- 2 in + 6 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 SSW Allendorph | Wabaunsee | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Allendorph | Wabaunsee | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.26 WSW Alma | Wabaunsee | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Alma | Wabaunsee | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.02 WNW Alma | Wabaunsee | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Alma | Wabaunsee | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Alma | Wabaunsee | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Alma | Wabaunsee | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Alma | Wabaunsee | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Alma | Wabaunsee | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Alma | Wabaunsee | 09:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Alma | Wabaunsee | 09:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alma
- Paxico 12 km · 14
- Wabaunsee 15 km · 10
- Wamego 21 km · 55
- Eskridge 23 km · 47
- St. George 23 km · 28
- Alta Vista 24 km · 36
- Maple Hill 24 km · 24
- Belvue 24 km · 14
Questions about hail in Alma
How often does it hail in Alma, Kansas?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alma since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #194 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alma?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alma?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on March 13, 2024 near 2.26 WSW Alma. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alma?
The most recent report in this data is from March 13, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alma had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was March 13, 2024.
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.