Hail history for Formoso, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Formoso since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Formoso
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 28, 1963
19 reports on 19 days since 1955 · #442 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Formoso
- 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 Formoso
The latest hail report in and around Formoso is from June 25, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Formoso logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #442 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Formoso accounts for 6% of the 333 reports filed in Jewell 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 28, 1963.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 89% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Formoso 0.5
- Jewell County 8.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Formoso 9
- Jewell County 88
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Formoso 11%
- Jewell County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1963 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Jewell | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1955 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Jewell | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Formoso | Jewell | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Formoso | Jewell | $25K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Formoso | Jewell | $25K | 17:16 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Formoso | Jewell | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Formoso | Jewell | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Formoso | Jewell | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Formoso | Jewell | $25K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Formoso | Jewell | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Formoso | Jewell | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Formoso | Jewell | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Formoso | Jewell | — | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Formoso | Jewell | $2K | 06:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Formoso | Jewell | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Formoso | Jewell | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Formoso | Jewell | $25K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Formoso
Questions about hail in Formoso
How often does it hail in Formoso, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Formoso since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #442 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Formoso?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Formoso?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 28, 1963. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Formoso?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Formoso had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Formoso since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 25, 2019.
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.