Hail history for Columbus, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbus
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 23, 2008
51 reports on 38 days since 1984 · #103 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Columbus
- 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 Columbus
The latest hail report in and around Columbus is from April 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbus logged 30 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.5 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #103 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbus accounts for 20% of the 260 reports filed in Cherokee 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 23, 2008 near 0.55 W Columbus.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbus 1.5
- Cherokee County 8.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbus 22
- Cherokee County 83
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbus 6%
- Cherokee County 4%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | — | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.9 WSW Columbus | Cherokee | $15K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.6 ENE Columbus | Cherokee | $50K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NW Neutral | Cherokee | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | $250K | 15:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 47%
- 1–2 in 24 47%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.58 WSW Columbus | Cherokee | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Stippville | Cherokee | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Columbus | Cherokee | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NW Neutral | Cherokee | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.9 WSW Columbus | Cherokee | $15K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Columbus | Cherokee | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Stippville | Cherokee | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | $250K | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Columbus | Cherokee | — | 05:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.75 W Columbus | Cherokee | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbus
- Crestline 12 km · 24
- West Mineral 14 km · 26
- Hallowell 14 km · 17
- Riverton 16 km · 22
- Weir 17 km · 11
- Baxter Springs 19 km · 23
- Cherokee 19 km · 12
- Galena 21 km · 14
Questions about hail in Columbus
How often does it hail in Columbus, Kansas?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.5 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbus?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbus?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 23, 2008 near 0.55 W Columbus. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbus?
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 Columbus had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.