Hail history for Altoona, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altoona since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Altoona
- Last hail
- May 15, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 11, 1958
27 reports on 20 days since 1958 · #308 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Altoona
- 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 Altoona
The latest hail report in and around Altoona is from May 15, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Altoona logged 14 reports on 11 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 #308 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Altoona accounts for 13% of the 207 reports filed in Wilson County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 11, 1958.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Altoona 0.7
- Wilson County 5.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Altoona 11
- Wilson County 56
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Altoona 11%
- Wilson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wilson | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wilson | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Wilson | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 23:41 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wilson | 16:00 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 9 33%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 3 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.36 ENE Altoona | Wilson | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Altoona | Wilson | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.57 ESE Altoona | Wilson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.89 NE Altoona | Wilson | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Altoona | Wilson | 23:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Neodesha | Wilson | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Altoona
Questions about hail in Altoona
How often does it hail in Altoona, Kansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altoona since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #308 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Altoona?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Altoona?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 11, 1958. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Altoona?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Altoona 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 15, 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.