Hail history for Caldwell, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caldwell since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Caldwell
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Feb 17, 2000
43 reports on 30 days since 1966 · #148 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Caldwell
- 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 Caldwell
The latest hail report in and around Caldwell is from July 4, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Caldwell logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #148 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Caldwell accounts for 8% of the 566 reports filed in Sumner County.
14% 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 February 17, 2000 near Caldwell.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2001, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Caldwell 0.9
- Sumner County 9.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Caldwell 13
- Sumner County 97
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Caldwell 14%
- Sumner 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 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Caldwell | Sumner | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 2.50 intennis ball | Caldwell | Sumner | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1968 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Sumner | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 N Caldwell | Sumner | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 E Caldwell | Sumner | 14:10 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 9 21%
- 1–2 in 28 65%
- 2 in + 6 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Caldwell | Sumner | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Caldwell | Sumner | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Caldwell | Sumner | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 N Caldwell | Sumner | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Caldwell | Sumner | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.9 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.22 NNE Caldwell | Sumner | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.9 NW Caldwell | Sumner | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Caldwell
- South Haven 19 km · 18
- Bluff City 24 km · 23
- Milan 25 km · 12
- Mayfield 26 km · 29
- Argonia 29 km · 29
- Wellington 32 km · 77
- Conway Springs 40 km · 46
- Anthony 41 km · 73
Questions about hail in Caldwell
How often does it hail in Caldwell, Kansas?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caldwell since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #148 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Caldwell?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Caldwell?
2.75 in (baseball size) on February 17, 2000 near Caldwell. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Caldwell?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Caldwell had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.