Hail history for Cheney, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cheney since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cheney
- Last hail
- May 13, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 23, 2013
45 reports on 30 days since 1989 · #132 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Cheney
- 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 Cheney
The latest hail report in and around Cheney is from May 13, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 13, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cheney logged 25 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #132 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cheney accounts for 3% of the 1,398 reports filed in Sedgwick County.
4% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 23, 2013 near Cheney.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2002, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cheney 1.3
- Sedgwick County 35.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cheney 15
- Sedgwick County 173
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cheney 4%
- Sedgwick 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | Cheney | Sedgwick | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Cheney | Sedgwick | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Cheney | Sedgwick | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cheney | Sedgwick | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Garden Plain | Sedgwick | 14:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 24%
- 1–2 in 32 71%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Cheney | Sedgwick | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Cheney | Sedgwick | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 ENE Cheney | Sedgwick | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Cheney | Sedgwick | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.45 S Cheney | Sedgwick | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Cheney | Sedgwick | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.43 E Murdock | Kingman | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Cheney | Sedgwick | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cheney | Sedgwick | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NE Cheney | Sedgwick | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | Cheney | Sedgwick | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NE Cheney | Sedgwick | 15:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cheney
- Garden Plain 10 km · 27
- Goddard 20 km · 38
- Viola 21 km · 34
- Norwich 21 km · 32
- Milton 21 km · 27
- Andale 22 km · 28
- Pretty Prairie 27 km · 27
- Colwich 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Cheney
How often does it hail in Cheney, Kansas?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cheney since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cheney?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cheney?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 23, 2013 near Cheney. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cheney?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cheney had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 13, 2022.
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.