Hail history for Dwight, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dwight since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dwight
- Last hail
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 13, 2024
21 reports on 16 days since 2001 · #403 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Dwight
- 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 Dwight
The latest hail report in and around Dwight is from March 13, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dwight logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #403 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dwight accounts for 8% of the 278 reports filed in Morris County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 13, 2024 near 11.3 E Olson.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (52% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dwight 0.7
- Morris County 6.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dwight 10
- Morris County 66
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dwight 0%
- Morris County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11.3 E Olson | Geary | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dwight | Morris | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Dwight | Morris | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dwight | Morris | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Dwight | Morris | 09:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 52%
- 1–2 in 10 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11.3 E Olson | Geary | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Dwight | Morris | 09:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Dwight | Morris | 09:06 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.37 E Olson | Geary | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 12.37 E Olson | Geary | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.56 WSW Dwight | Morris | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.99 NE Parkerville | Morris | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Dwight | Morris | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 WSW Dwight | Morris | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW Dwight | Morris | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Dwight | Morris | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SW Dwight | Morris | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dwight
- Alta Vista 9 km · 36
- Parkerville 11 km · 11
- White City 14 km · 23
- Council Grove 22 km · 48
- Wilsey 24 km · 32
- Herington 25 km · 14
- Grandview Plaza 27 km · 11
- Junction City 30 km · 114
Questions about hail in Dwight
How often does it hail in Dwight, Kansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dwight since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #403 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dwight?
Most reports come in April, May, November. April alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dwight?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 13, 2024 near 11.3 E Olson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dwight?
The most recent report in this data is from March 13, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dwight had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 13, 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.