Hail history for Colby, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colby since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Colby
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 14, 2014
129 reports on 83 days since 1957 · #18 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Colby
- 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 Colby
The latest hail report in and around Colby is from July 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Colby logged 68 reports on 38 hail days, about 3.4 reports a year. That is 5.2 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #18 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Colby accounts for 26% of the 496 reports filed in Thomas County.
6% 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 June 14, 2014 near 0.69 S Colby.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (34) compared with 2006–2015 (34). The busiest year was 2006, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Colby 3.4
- Thomas County 12.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Colby 38
- Thomas County 117
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Colby 6%
- Thomas County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2014 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Colby | Thomas | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.8 W Colby | Thomas | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.24 W Colby Muni Arpt | Thomas | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Colby | Thomas | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.21 WNW Altair | Thomas | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 51 40%
- 1–2 in 70 54%
- 2 in + 8 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 S Colby | Thomas | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Colby | Thomas | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Colby | Thomas | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Colby | Thomas | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Colby | Thomas | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Colby | Thomas | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Colby | Thomas | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 3.42 S Colby | Thomas | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 WNW Colby | Thomas | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Colby | Thomas | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 SE Colby | Thomas | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.24 W Colby Muni Arpt | Thomas | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Colby
Questions about hail in Colby
How often does it hail in Colby, Kansas?
129 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colby since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.4 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Colby?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Colby?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 14, 2014 near 0.69 S Colby. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Colby?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 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 Colby had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was July 1, 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.