Hail History

Hail history for Fredonia, Kansas

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fredonia since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Fredonia

Last hail
Jul 10, 2026
1.75 in, golf ball size
Hail days, last 5 years
2
since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
Largest ever
1.75 in
golf ball · Jul 10, 2026

44 reports on 31 days since 1960 · #140 of 612 Kansas places

Hail map · Fredonia

Fredonia New Albany Altoona Neodesha Coyville Fall River Buffalo 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
44 most recent reports with a location; Wilson County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Fredonia

The latest hail report in and around Fredonia is from July 10, 2026, 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 July 10, 2026.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fredonia logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #140 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fredonia accounts for 21% of the 207 reports filed in Wilson 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 July 10, 2026 near 2.82 N Fredonia.

Reports were down 87% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2004, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Fredonia 0.8
  • Wilson County 5.3
  • Median Kansas town on this site 0.7

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Fredonia 12
  • Wilson County 56
  • Median Kansas town on this site 10

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Fredonia 0%
  • Wilson County 9%
  • Median Kansas town on this site 7%

Hail over time

02468 1960: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1960 1970 1974: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1977: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1980 1982: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 1989: 1 reports, largest 1.25 in 1990 1992: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1997: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1999: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2000 2002: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 2003: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 2004: 7 reports, largest 1.75 in 2007: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2008: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2010: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010 2011: 5 reports, largest 1.25 in 2015: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2018: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2019: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2020 2026: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in
Reports per year, 1960–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
05101520 Jan Feb March: 5 reports (11%) Mar April: 3 reports (7%) Apr May: 16 reports (36%) May June: 13 reports (30%) Jun July: 2 reports (5%) Jul August: 1 reports (2%) Aug September: 3 reports (7%) Sep October: 1 reports (2%) Oct Nov Dec
All 44 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 11 2
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1 1
2018 1 1
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Jul 10, 2026 1 1.75 in —
Mar 31, 2026 1 1.25 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Fredonia
Date Size Location County Time · source
Jul 10, 2026 1.75 ingolf ball 2.82 N Fredonia Wilson 21:45 local · NCEI
Jun 26, 2018 1.75 ingolf ball 1.76 SE Fredonia Wilson 21:50 local · NCEI
May 1, 2008 1.75 ingolf ball 2.15 SW Fredonia Arpt Wilson 18:37 local · NCEI
May 1, 2008 1.75 ingolf ball Fredonia Wilson 18:28 local · NCEI
May 12, 2004 1.75 ingolf ball 5 NE Viola Sedgwick 21:55 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Fredonia
Date Size Location County Time · source
Jul 10, 2026 1.75 ingolf ball 2.82 N Fredonia Wilson 21:45 local · NCEI
Mar 31, 2026 1.25 inhalf dollar 3.89 NE Fredonia Wilson 20:55 local · NCEI
Aug 8, 2019 0.88 innickel Fredonia Wilson 00:56 local · NCEI
Jun 26, 2018 1.75 ingolf ball 1.76 SE Fredonia Wilson 21:50 local · NCEI
Apr 8, 2015 0.88 innickel 0.55 W Fredonia Wilson 17:16 local · NCEI
Jun 20, 2011 0.88 innickel Fredonia Wilson 20:42 local · NCEI
Jun 18, 2011 1.25 inhalf dollar Fredonia Wilson 18:46 local · NCEI
Jun 18, 2011 0.88 innickel Fredonia Wilson 18:31 local · NCEI
Jun 18, 2011 0.75 inpenny 0.55 E Fredonia Wilson 17:15 local · NCEI
May 24, 2011 0.88 innickel Fredonia Wilson 21:52 local · NCEI
Sep 15, 2010 1.00 inquarter 0.46 NW Fredonia Wilson 19:08 local · NCEI
May 10, 2010 1.00 inquarter Fredonia Wilson 18:12 local · NCEI

Hail history near Fredonia

Questions about hail in Fredonia

How often does it hail in Fredonia, Kansas?

44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fredonia since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #140 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Fredonia?

Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Fredonia?

1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 10, 2026 near 2.82 N Fredonia. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Fredonia?

The most recent report in this data is from July 10, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Fredonia had in the last five years?

2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 10, 2026.

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.