Hail history for Dodge City, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dodge City since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dodge City
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · May 24, 2016
361 reports on 122 days since 1955 · #3 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Dodge City
- 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 Dodge City
The latest hail report in and around Dodge City is from August 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dodge City logged 170 reports on 54 hail days, about 8.5 reports a year. That is 13.1 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #3 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dodge City accounts for 37% of the 987 reports filed in Ford County.
5% 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 5.00 in (softball) on May 24, 2016 near 4.46 SSW Dodge City.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (49) compared with 2006–2015 (121). The busiest year was 2004, with 42 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dodge City 8.5
- Ford County 25.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dodge City 54
- Ford County 150
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dodge City 5%
- Ford 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 6 | 2.00 in | View |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 | 5.00 insoftball | 4.46 SSW Dodge City | Ford | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.49 NNW Dodge City | Ford | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.76 N Dodge City | Ford | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SW Dodge City | Ford | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | 15 S Dodge City | Ford | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 144 40%
- 1–2 in 199 55%
- 2 in + 18 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NNW Dodge City | Ford | 02:17 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NNW Dodge City | Ford | 02:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Dodge City | Ford | 02:14 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Dodge City | Ford | 02:13 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SW Dodge City | Ford | 02:12 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dodge City | Ford | 02:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Dodge City | Ford | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.73 W Dodge City | Ford | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Dodge City | Ford | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S (Ddc)dodge City Arpt | Ford | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 E Dodge City | Ford | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Dodge City | Ford | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dodge City
- Wilroads Gardens 9 km · 21
- Wright 11 km · 29
- Ensign 22 km · 28
- Spearville 25 km · 36
- Ford 27 km · 32
- Jetmore 28 km · 27
- Cimarron 29 km · 48
- Minneola 35 km · 61
Questions about hail in Dodge City
How often does it hail in Dodge City, Kansas?
361 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dodge City since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.5 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dodge City?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dodge City?
5.00 in (softball size) on May 24, 2016 near 4.46 SSW Dodge City. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dodge City?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 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 Dodge City had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was August 6, 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.