Hail history for Halstead, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Halstead since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Halstead
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 9, 1990
39 reports on 28 days since 1971 · #179 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Halstead
- 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 Halstead
The latest hail report in and around Halstead is from May 18, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on September 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Halstead logged 25 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #179 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Halstead accounts for 12% of the 324 reports filed in Harvey County.
10% 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 April 9, 1990.
Reports were up 157% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Halstead 1.3
- Harvey County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Halstead 15
- Harvey County 64
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Halstead 10%
- Harvey County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Harvey | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Harvey | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Halstead | Harvey | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | 18:50 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 11 28%
- 1–2 in 24 62%
- 2 in + 4 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Halstead | Harvey | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Halstead | Harvey | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NW Halstead | Harvey | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.05 WSW Halstead | Harvey | — | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | $10K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Halstead | Harvey | $20K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 W Halstead | Harvey | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Halstead
- Sedgwick 12 km · 27
- Bentley 13 km · 19
- Burrton 14 km · 23
- Newton 15 km · 92
- Hesston 17 km · 41
- Mount Hope 19 km · 68
- Moundridge 22 km · 35
- Valley Center 22 km · 34
Questions about hail in Halstead
How often does it hail in Halstead, Kansas?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Halstead since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #179 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Halstead?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Halstead?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 9, 1990. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Halstead?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 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 Halstead had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.