Hail history for Catharine, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Catharine since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Catharine
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 14, 2023
22 reports on 19 days since 1998 · #393 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Catharine
- 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 Catharine
The latest hail report in and around Catharine is from July 14, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Catharine logged 17 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #393 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Catharine accounts for 4% of the 539 reports filed in Ellis 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 14, 2023 near Catharine.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Catharine 0.8
- Ellis County 14.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Catharine 14
- Ellis County 114
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Catharine 5%
- Ellis 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Catharine | Ellis | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Catharine | Ellis | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Catharine | Ellis | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Catharine | Ellis | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Mc Cracken | Rush | 20:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 55%
- 1–2 in 9 41%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Catharine | Ellis | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 85.67 N Lake Arrowhead | Barber | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Catharine | Ellis | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Catharine | Ellis | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Catharine | Ellis | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Catharine | Ellis | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Catharine | Ellis | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Catharine | Ellis | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Catharine | Ellis | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Catharine | Ellis | 00:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Catharine | Ellis | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Catharine | Ellis | 06:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Catharine
Questions about hail in Catharine
How often does it hail in Catharine, Kansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Catharine since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #393 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Catharine?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Catharine?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 14, 2023 near Catharine. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Catharine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Catharine had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 14, 2023.
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.