Hail history for Hesston, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hesston since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hesston
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 1, 2022
41 reports on 32 days since 1974 · #162 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Hesston
- 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 Hesston
The latest hail report in and around Hesston is from May 18, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hesston logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #162 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hesston accounts for 13% of the 324 reports filed in Harvey 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 July 1, 2022 near 3.87 W Hesston.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hesston 0.8
- Harvey County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hesston 13
- Harvey County 64
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hesston 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.87 W Hesston | Harvey | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.34 SSW Hesston | Harvey | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Hesston | Harvey | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 27%
- 1–2 in 30 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 NNW Hesston | Harvey | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.21 SSW Hesston | Harvey | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.89 E Moundridge | Mcpherson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.87 W Hesston | Harvey | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.34 SSW Hesston | Harvey | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 3.87 W Hesston | Harvey | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hesston | Harvey | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Hesston | Harvey | 14:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hesston
Questions about hail in Hesston
How often does it hail in Hesston, Kansas?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hesston since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hesston?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hesston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 1, 2022 near 3.87 W Hesston. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hesston?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hesston had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 18, 2025.
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.