Hail history for Chetopa, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chetopa since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chetopa
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 16, 2010
23 reports on 18 days since 1963 · #379 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Chetopa
- 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 Chetopa
The latest hail report in and around Chetopa is from April 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chetopa logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #379 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chetopa accounts for 10% of the 235 reports filed in Labette County.
9% 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 May 16, 2010 near 2.13 SW Chetopa.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chetopa 0.8
- Labette County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chetopa 11
- Labette County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chetopa 9%
- Labette County 5%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 SW Chetopa | Labette | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.41 W Melrose | Cherokee | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 01:19 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 19:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 35%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 23:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.41 W Melrose | Cherokee | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Chetopa | Labette | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WNW Chetopa | Labette | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 01:19 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.11 SSW Faulkner | Cherokee | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.38 WSW Chetopa | Labette | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Chetopa | Labette | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 SW Chetopa | Labette | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.92 E Bartlett | Labette | 18:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chetopa
- Bartlett 11 km · 16
- Oswego 15 km · 30
- Hallowell 17 km · 17
- Altamont 24 km · 31
- Edna 24 km · 28
- Columbus 27 km · 51
- West Mineral 31 km · 26
- Baxter Springs 32 km · 23
Questions about hail in Chetopa
How often does it hail in Chetopa, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chetopa since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #379 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chetopa?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chetopa?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 16, 2010 near 2.13 SW Chetopa. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chetopa?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chetopa had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.