Hail history for Gaylord, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gaylord since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gaylord
- Last hail
- May 1, 2018
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 19, 2010
16 reports on 14 days since 1982 · #499 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Gaylord
- 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 Gaylord
The latest hail report in and around Gaylord is from May 1, 2018, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gaylord logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #499 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gaylord accounts for 6% of the 271 reports filed in Smith 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 June 19, 2010 near Gaylord.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gaylord 0.6
- Smith County 5.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gaylord 10
- Smith County 67
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gaylord 0%
- Smith 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gaylord | Smith | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Gaylord | Smith | $5K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Smith | — | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Smith | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Smith | — | 20:11 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 50%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Gaylord | Smith | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 3.19 E Gaylord | Smith | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Gaylord | Smith | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Smith | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Gaylord | Smith | — | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Smith | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gaylord | Smith | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Gaylord | Smith | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Gaylord | Smith | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Gaylord | Smith | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Smith | $20K | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SSW Gaylord | Smith | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gaylord
- Cedar 8 km · 11
- Smith Center 15 km · 47
- Athol 15 km · 15
- Portis 16 km · 17
- Kensington 21 km · 31
- Alton 22 km · 34
- Kirwin 24 km · 15
- Osborne 26 km · 58
Questions about hail in Gaylord
How often does it hail in Gaylord, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gaylord since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #499 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gaylord?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gaylord?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 19, 2010 near Gaylord. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gaylord?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2018 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gaylord had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gaylord since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 1, 2018.
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.