Hail history for Effingham, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Effingham since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Effingham
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 21, 2005
20 reports on 19 days since 1961 · #422 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Effingham
- 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 Effingham
The latest hail report in and around Effingham is from April 4, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Effingham logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #422 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Effingham accounts for 15% of the 131 reports filed in Atchison 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 21, 2005 near Effingham.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Effingham 0.4
- Atchison County 3.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Effingham 8
- Atchison County 39
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Effingham 5%
- Atchison 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Effingham | Atchison | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 W Effingham | Atchison | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Effingham | Atchison | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Atchison | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Atchison | 20:15 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 35%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.52 N Effingham | Atchison | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Effingham | Atchison | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Effingham | Atchison | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Effingham | Atchison | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 W Effingham | Atchison | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Effingham | Atchison | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Effingham | Atchison | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Effingham | Atchison | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Effingham | Atchison | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Effingham | Atchison | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Shawnee | Johnson | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Effingham | Atchison | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Effingham
- Lancaster 10 km · 21
- Muscotah 11 km · 15
- Nortonville 13 km · 25
- Whiting 20 km · 21
- Horton 20 km · 13
- Valley Falls 21 km · 32
- Atchison 23 km · 38
- Winchester 25 km · 13
Questions about hail in Effingham
How often does it hail in Effingham, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Effingham since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #422 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Effingham?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Effingham?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 21, 2005 near Effingham. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Effingham?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Effingham 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 April 4, 2023.
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.