Hail history for Altamont, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altamont since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Altamont
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 19, 2003
31 reports on 24 days since 1968 · #259 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Altamont
- 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 Altamont
The latest hail report in and around Altamont is from June 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Altamont logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #259 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Altamont accounts for 13% of the 235 reports filed in Labette County.
7% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 19, 2003 near 2 E Altamont.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2003, with 9 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Altamont 0.7
- Labette County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Altamont 9
- Labette County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Altamont 7%
- Labette County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2003 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 E Altamont | Labette | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 ESE Altamont | Labette | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 WSW Altamont | Labette | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 E Mound Vly | Labette | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 32%
- 1–2 in 19 61%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 SE Altamont | Labette | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 ESE Altamont | Labette | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 WSW Altamont | Labette | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 01:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 WSW Altamont | Labette | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Altamont | Labette | 09:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 WSW Altamont | Labette | 09:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.79 WSW Altamont | Labette | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.84 WSW Altamont | Labette | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Altamont
Questions about hail in Altamont
How often does it hail in Altamont, Kansas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altamont since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #259 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Altamont?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Altamont?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 19, 2003 near 2 E Altamont. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Altamont?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Altamont had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 11, 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.