Hail history for Eskridge, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eskridge since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Eskridge
- Last hail
- May 19, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 4, 1992
47 reports on 39 days since 1956 · #118 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Eskridge
- 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 Eskridge
The latest hail report in and around Eskridge is from May 19, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eskridge logged 21 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 62% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #118 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eskridge accounts for 16% of the 291 reports filed in Wabaunsee County.
11% 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 July 4, 1992.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2005, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eskridge 1.1
- Wabaunsee County 7.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eskridge 19
- Wabaunsee County 76
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eskridge 11%
- Wabaunsee County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1992 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Wabaunsee | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.88 NW Eskridge | Wabaunsee | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Burlingame | Osage | $500K | 07:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Wabaunsee | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Eskridge | Wabaunsee | — | 15:10 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 12 26%
- 1–2 in 30 64%
- 2 in + 5 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ENE Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 NNE Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 06:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.26 ENE Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.88 NW Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Eskridge | Wabaunsee | 16:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eskridge
- Harveyville 15 km · 26
- Alma 23 km · 37
- Allen 23 km · 16
- Admire 24 km · 23
- Paxico 24 km · 14
- Auburn 26 km · 49
- Burlingame 26 km · 32
- Maple Hill 26 km · 24
Questions about hail in Eskridge
How often does it hail in Eskridge, Kansas?
47 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eskridge since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eskridge?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eskridge?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 4, 1992. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eskridge?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eskridge had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.