Hail history for Gridley, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gridley since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gridley
- Last hail
- May 31, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 31, 2026
18 reports on 16 days since 1979 · #454 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Gridley
- 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 Gridley
The latest hail report in and around Gridley is from May 31, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gridley logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #454 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gridley accounts for 7% of the 245 reports filed in Coffey 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2026 near Gridley.
The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gridley 0.3
- Coffey County 5.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gridley 5
- Coffey County 51
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gridley 11%
- Coffey County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gridley | Coffey | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.17 E Gridley | Coffey | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Gridley | Coffey | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Gridley | Coffey | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Coffey | 18:43 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 39%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.17 E Gridley | Coffey | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gridley | Coffey | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 W Gridley | Coffey | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gridley | Coffey | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Gridley | Coffey | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Gridley | Coffey | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Gridley | Coffey | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Gridley | Coffey | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Gridley | Coffey | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Miltonvale | Cloud | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Gridley | Coffey | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Gridley | Coffey | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gridley
- Burlington 16 km · 36
- LeRoy 22 km · 25
- New Strawn 22 km · 15
- Madison 23 km · 39
- Yates Center 28 km · 39
- Hamilton 28 km · 15
- Olpe 31 km · 35
- Neosho Rapids 31 km · 20
Questions about hail in Gridley
How often does it hail in Gridley, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gridley since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #454 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gridley?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gridley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 31, 2026 near Gridley. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gridley?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gridley had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 31, 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.