Hail history for Codell, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Codell since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Codell
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 28, 2019
15 reports on 13 days since 1990 · #508 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Codell
- 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 Codell
The latest hail report in and around Codell is from August 18, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Codell 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 #508 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Codell accounts for 5% of the 318 reports filed in Rooks County.
7% 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 May 28, 2019 near 3 E Codell.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Codell 0.4
- Rooks County 8.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Codell 7
- Rooks County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Codell 7%
- Rooks County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 E Codell | Rooks | $300K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smith Center | Smith | $100K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Smith | $25K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.29 ESE Codell | Rooks | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.96 NNW Codell | Rooks | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.29 ESE Codell | Rooks | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Codell | Rooks | — | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.96 NNW Codell | Rooks | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 E Codell | Rooks | $300K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Codell | Rooks | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Codell | Rooks | $5K | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.2 SSW Codell | Rooks | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 SE Plainville | Rooks | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smith Center | Smith | $100K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Smith | $25K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Codell | Rooks | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Codell | Rooks | $5K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Codell
Questions about hail in Codell
How often does it hail in Codell, Kansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Codell since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #508 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Codell?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Codell?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 28, 2019 near 3 E Codell. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Codell?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Codell 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 August 18, 2025.
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.