Hail history for Gem, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gem since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gem
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 21, 1990
22 reports on 18 days since 1990 · #396 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Gem
- 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 Gem
The latest hail report in and around Gem is from July 1, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gem logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #396 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gem accounts for 4% of the 496 reports filed in Thomas 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 21, 1990.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (32% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gem 0.7
- Thomas County 12.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gem 10
- Thomas County 117
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gem 9%
- Thomas County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Thomas | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gem | Thomas | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.3 SSE Gem | Thomas | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNW Halford | Thomas | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Gem | Thomas | 18:45 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 7 32%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gem | Thomas | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.06 ENE Gem | Thomas | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.08 ENE Gem | Thomas | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 WSW Breton | Thomas | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 SW Gem | Thomas | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Gem | Thomas | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Gem | Thomas | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gem | Thomas | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Gem | Thomas | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Halford | Thomas | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.3 SSE Gem | Thomas | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.33 SE Gem | Thomas | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gem
Questions about hail in Gem
How often does it hail in Gem, Kansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gem since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #396 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gem?
Most reports come in July, May, August. July alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gem?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 21, 1990. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gem?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gem had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was July 1, 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.