Hail history for Buffalo, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buffalo
- Last hail
- Jul 12, 2025
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 12, 2025
13 reports on 13 days since 1956 · #546 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo
The latest hail report in and around Buffalo is from July 12, 2025, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on July 12, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buffalo logged 8 reports on 8 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 #546 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buffalo accounts for 6% of the 207 reports filed in Wilson County.
15% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on July 12, 2025 near 0.69 N Buffalo.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buffalo 0.4
- Wilson County 5.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buffalo 8
- Wilson County 56
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buffalo 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.69 N Buffalo | Wilson | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1956 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wilson | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Buffalo | Wilson | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Buffalo | Wilson | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Buffalo | Wilson | 22:34 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 7 54%
- 1–2 in 4 31%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.69 N Buffalo | Wilson | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Buffalo | Wilson | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Buffalo | Wilson | 22:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.29 ENE Buffalo | Wilson | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Buffalo | Wilson | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Wilson | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Buffalo | Wilson | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Buffalo | Wilson | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Buffalo | Wilson | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo | Wilson | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wilson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wilson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buffalo
- Yates Center 18 km · 39
- Coyville 18 km · 11
- Chanute 21 km · 57
- Altoona 21 km · 27
- Fredonia 22 km · 44
- Toronto 24 km · 23
- Humboldt 26 km · 29
- New Albany 26 km · 17
Questions about hail in Buffalo
How often does it hail in Buffalo, Kansas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #546 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buffalo?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buffalo?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 12, 2025 near 0.69 N Buffalo. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buffalo?
The most recent report in this data is from July 12, 2025 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buffalo had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 12, 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.