Hail history for Galva, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galva since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galva
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 5, 2014
20 reports on 18 days since 1959 · #423 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Galva
- 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 Galva
The latest hail report in and around Galva is from April 26, 2026, 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 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Galva logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #423 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Galva accounts for 5% of the 444 reports filed in McPherson 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 5, 2014 near 2.82 S Galva.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galva 0.5
- McPherson County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galva 8
- McPherson County 89
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galva 5%
- McPherson County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 S Galva | Mcpherson | 04:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Rose Hill | Butler | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Galva | Mcpherson | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mcpherson | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Galva | Mcpherson | 18:41 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 8 40%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Galva | Mcpherson | 11:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Galva | Mcpherson | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Galva | Mcpherson | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Galva | Mcpherson | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 S Galva | Mcpherson | 04:01 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Galva | Mcpherson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 E Galva | Mcpherson | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Galva | Mcpherson | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Galva | Mcpherson | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Galva | Mcpherson | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Galva | Mcpherson | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Newton | Harvey | 19:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Galva
Questions about hail in Galva
How often does it hail in Galva, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galva since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #423 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galva?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galva?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 5, 2014 near 2.82 S Galva. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Galva?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Galva 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 26, 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.