Hail history for Ford, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ford since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ford
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 29, 2018
32 reports on 26 days since 1973 · #250 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Ford
- 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 Ford
The latest hail report in and around Ford is from July 16, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ford logged 22 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 69% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #250 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ford accounts for 3% of the 987 reports filed in Ford County.
9% 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 May 29, 2018 near 0.69 N Ford.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (34% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ford 1.1
- Ford County 25.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ford 16
- Ford County 150
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ford 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Ford | Ford | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSE Ford | Ford | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.82 N Ford | Ford | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Ford | Ford | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ford | 18:55 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 10 31%
- 1–2 in 19 59%
- 2 in + 3 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.59 ESE Ford | Ford | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 ESE Ford | Ford | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSE Ford | Ford | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Ford | Ford | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Ford | Ford | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Ford | Ford | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.82 N Ford | Ford | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Ford | Ford | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ford | Ford | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SE Ford | Ford | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 N Ford | Ford | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 S Ford | Ford | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ford
- Bucklin 14 km · 66
- Wilroads Gardens 18 km · 21
- Wright 20 km · 29
- Spearville 24 km · 36
- Mullinville 25 km · 72
- Dodge City 27 km · 361
- Minneola 32 km · 61
- Offerle 33 km · 33
Questions about hail in Ford
How often does it hail in Ford, Kansas?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ford since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #250 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ford?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ford?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 29, 2018 near 0.69 N Ford. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ford?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ford had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 16, 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.