Hail history for Augusta, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Augusta since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Augusta
- Last hail
- May 5, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 28, 1984
93 reports on 67 days since 1956 · #28 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Augusta
- 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 Augusta
The latest hail report in and around Augusta is from May 5, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 11, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Augusta logged 45 reports on 31 hail days, about 2.3 reports a year. That is 3.5 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #28 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Augusta accounts for 10% of the 896 reports filed in Butler 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 28, 1984.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2001, with 11 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Augusta 2.3
- Butler County 21.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Augusta 31
- Butler County 145
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Augusta 7%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1984 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Butler | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Butler | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1972 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Butler | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2001 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SE Augusta | Butler | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wichita | Sedgwick | 15:02 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 36 39%
- 1–2 in 51 55%
- 2 in + 6 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 NE Augusta | Butler | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Augusta | Butler | 01:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Augusta | Butler | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Augusta | Butler | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Augusta | Butler | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Augusta | Butler | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Augusta | Butler | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Augusta | Butler | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Augusta | Butler | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Augusta | Butler | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 WSW Haverhill | Butler | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.21 NNW Augusta | Butler | 20:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Augusta
Questions about hail in Augusta
How often does it hail in Augusta, Kansas?
93 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Augusta since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.3 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Augusta?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Augusta?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 28, 1984. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Augusta?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Augusta had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was May 5, 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.