Hail history for Centralia, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centralia since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centralia
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 28, 2013
16 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #496 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Centralia
- 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 Centralia
The latest hail report in and around Centralia is from April 13, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centralia logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #496 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centralia accounts for 7% of the 245 reports filed in Nemaha County.
13% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 2013 near 1.38 S Centralia.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centralia 0.3
- Nemaha County 6.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centralia 4
- Nemaha County 52
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centralia 13%
- Nemaha 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Centralia | Nemaha | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Nemaha | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nemaha | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Centralia | Nemaha | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Nemaha | 14:41 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 6 38%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Nemaha | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Centralia | Nemaha | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Nemaha | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Centralia | Nemaha | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Centralia | Nemaha | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 N Carlton | Dickinson | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 S Abilene | Dickinson | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 N Carlton | Dickinson | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Centralia | Nemaha | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Centralia | Nemaha | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Centralia | Nemaha | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nemaha | 00:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centralia
Questions about hail in Centralia
How often does it hail in Centralia, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centralia since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #496 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centralia?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centralia?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 28, 2013 near 1.38 S Centralia. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centralia?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centralia had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centralia since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 13, 2018.
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.