Hail history for Andover, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andover since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Andover
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 8, 2009
89 reports on 61 days since 1974 · #31 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Andover
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Andover is from April 23, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Andover
The latest hail report in and around Andover is from April 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Andover logged 44 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #31 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Andover accounts for 10% of the 896 reports filed in Butler County.
3% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 8, 2009 near 2.14 SSW Andover.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2002, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Andover 2.2
- Butler County 21.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Andover 32
- Butler County 145
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Andover 3%
- Butler County 7%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SSW Andover | Butler | $2.5 million | 21:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.75 W Augusta | Butler | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1977 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Sedgwick | — | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Andover | Butler | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Andover | Butler | — | 20:34 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 27 30%
- 1–2 in 59 66%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 SE Andover | Butler | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Andover | Butler | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Andover | Butler | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.89 E Andover | Butler | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Andover | Butler | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Andover | Butler | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.24 SSW Andover | Butler | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.02 E (Iab) Mcconnell Arpt | Sedgwick | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.59 ESE Eastborough | Sedgwick | 23:48 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Andover | Butler | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.89 W Augusta | Butler | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 SSW Andover | Butler | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Andover
Questions about hail in Andover
How often does it hail in Andover, Kansas?
89 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andover since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Andover?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Andover?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 8, 2009 near 2.14 SSW Andover. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Andover?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 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 Andover had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 23, 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.