Hail history for Atwood, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atwood since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atwood
- Last hail
- Sep 16, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 29, 1957
85 reports on 62 days since 1955 · #34 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Atwood
- 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 Atwood
The latest hail report in and around Atwood is from September 16, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Atwood logged 48 reports on 33 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 3.7 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #34 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atwood accounts for 17% of the 486 reports filed in Rawlins County.
5% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 29, 1957.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (30) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2025, with 7 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atwood 2.4
- Rawlins County 13.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atwood 33
- Rawlins County 132
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atwood 5%
- Rawlins 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1957 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Rawlins | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1965 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Rawlins | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.91 S Atwood | Rawlins | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 17:50 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 34 40%
- 1–2 in 47 55%
- 2 in + 4 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Atwood | Rawlins | 03:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Ludell | Rawlins | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Atwood | Rawlins | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Atwood | Rawlins | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Atwood Muni Arpt | Rawlins | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Atwood | Rawlins | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atwood
Questions about hail in Atwood
How often does it hail in Atwood, Kansas?
85 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atwood since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atwood?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atwood?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 29, 1957. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atwood?
The most recent report in this data is from September 16, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atwood had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was September 16, 2025.
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.