Hail history for Downs, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Downs since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Downs
- Last hail
- May 25, 2024
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 3, 1996
23 reports on 22 days since 1984 · #381 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Downs
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Downs is from May 25, 2024. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Downs
The latest hail report in and around Downs is from May 25, 2024, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Downs logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #381 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Downs accounts for 7% of the 352 reports filed in Osborne County.
17% 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 July 3, 1996 near Downs.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (22% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Downs 0.6
- Osborne County 8.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Downs 10
- Osborne County 83
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Downs 17%
- Osborne County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Downs | Osborne | $100K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 E Downs | Osborne | $1.0 million | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Downs | Osborne | $2.0 million | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 1987 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Osborne | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Downs | Osborne | $50K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 12 52%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 E Downs | Osborne | $1.0 million | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Downs | Osborne | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Downs | Osborne | $50K | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Downs | Osborne | $50K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Downs | Osborne | — | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Downs | Osborne | $35K | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Downs | Osborne | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Downs | Osborne | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.6 W Downs | Osborne | — | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Downs | Osborne | $10K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.07 ENE Downs | Osborne | $10K | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Downs | Osborne | $2.0 million | 18:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Downs
- Cawker City 10 km · 30
- Portis 14 km · 17
- Osborne 15 km · 58
- Tipton 20 km · 23
- Glen Elder 21 km · 24
- Ionia 25 km · 22
- Gaylord 30 km · 16
- Hunter 33 km · 32
Questions about hail in Downs
How often does it hail in Downs, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Downs since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #381 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Downs?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Downs?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 3, 1996 near Downs. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Downs?
The most recent report in this data is from May 25, 2024 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Downs had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 25, 2024.
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.