Hail history for Centropolis, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centropolis since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centropolis
- Last hail
- Mar 9, 2017
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 10, 2015
14 reports on 12 days since 1998 · #530 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Centropolis
- 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 Centropolis
The latest hail report in and around Centropolis is from March 9, 2017, 2.00 in (hen egg size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centropolis logged 8 reports on 7 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 #530 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centropolis accounts for 6% of the 250 reports filed in Franklin 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 September 10, 2015 near 2.13 NE Centropolis.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 21% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centropolis 0.4
- Franklin County 5.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centropolis 7
- Franklin County 51
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centropolis 14%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 NE Centropolis | Franklin | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.4 SE Centropolis | Franklin | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Centropolis | Franklin | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Centropolis | Franklin | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Centropolis | Franklin | 10:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 50%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.4 SE Centropolis | Franklin | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.97 SSW Worden | Douglas | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 NE Centropolis | Franklin | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Centropolis | Franklin | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Centropolis | Franklin | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Centropolis | Franklin | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Centropolis | Franklin | 10:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 NW Ottawa | Franklin | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 6 NE Pomona | Franklin | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 11 S Clinton | Douglas | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Centropolis | Franklin | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Centropolis | Franklin | 15:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centropolis
- Ottawa 15 km · 75
- Baldwin City 15 km · 46
- Pomona 15 km · 14
- Overbrook 19 km · 44
- Wellsville 24 km · 25
- Vassar 24 km · 23
- Lawrence 28 km · 167
- Williamsburg 28 km · 18
Questions about hail in Centropolis
How often does it hail in Centropolis, Kansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centropolis since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #530 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centropolis?
Most reports come in March, August, September. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centropolis?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 10, 2015 near 2.13 NE Centropolis. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centropolis?
The most recent report in this data is from March 9, 2017 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centropolis had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centropolis since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 9, 2017.
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.