Hail history for Bel Aire, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bel Aire since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bel Aire
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 19, 2013
18 reports on 15 days since 1990 · #450 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Bel Aire
- 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 Bel Aire
The latest hail report in and around Bel Aire is from April 17, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bel Aire logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #450 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bel Aire accounts for 1% of the 1,398 reports filed in Sedgwick County.
6% 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 May 19, 2013 near 2.14 SE Greenwich.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bel Aire 0.4
- Sedgwick County 35.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bel Aire 6
- Sedgwick County 173
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bel Aire 6%
- Sedgwick 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SE Greenwich | Sedgwick | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bellaire | Sedgwick | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bellaire | Sedgwick | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ESE Bellaire | Sedgwick | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ESE Bellaire | Sedgwick | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 39%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.09 E Bellaire | Sedgwick | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Greenwich | Sedgwick | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.29 ESE Bellaire | Sedgwick | 01:36 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Bellaire | Sedgwick | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ESE Bellaire | Sedgwick | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ESE Bellaire | Sedgwick | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bellaire | Sedgwick | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SE Greenwich | Sedgwick | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW (Aao) Jabara Arpt | Sedgwick | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 NNE Greenwich | Sedgwick | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Greenwich | Sedgwick | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Kechi | Sedgwick | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bel Aire
Questions about hail in Bel Aire
How often does it hail in Bel Aire, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bel Aire since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #450 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bel Aire?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bel Aire?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 19, 2013 near 2.14 SE Greenwich. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bel Aire?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Bel Aire had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.