Hail history for Hillsdale, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsdale since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hillsdale
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2018
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 31, 2017
18 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #458 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Hillsdale
- 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 Hillsdale
The latest hail report in and around Hillsdale is from August 16, 2018, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hillsdale logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #458 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hillsdale accounts for 9% of the 192 reports filed in Miami 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 31, 2017 near 3.45 N Paola Majeski Arpt.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hillsdale 0.5
- Miami County 3.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hillsdale 8
- Miami County 38
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hillsdale 11%
- Miami County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 N Paola Majeski Arpt | Miami | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 E Hillsdale | Miami | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.78 WSW Hillsdale | Miami | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Hillsdale | Miami | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Osawatomie | Miami | 11:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 50%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 N Paola Majeski Arpt | Miami | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 N Paola Majeski Arpt | Miami | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.78 WSW Hillsdale | Miami | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Hillsdale | Miami | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Hillsdale | Miami | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Hillsdale | Miami | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 N Paola | Miami | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Hillsdale | Miami | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Hillsdale | Miami | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Hillsdale | Miami | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Stilwell | Johnson | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Osawatomie | Miami | 11:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hillsdale
- Paola 9 km · 44
- Spring Hill 11 km · 26
- Edgerton 15 km · 30
- Louisburg 16 km · 20
- Gardner 17 km · 31
- Osawatomie 20 km · 31
- Wellsville 20 km · 25
- Olathe 25 km · 132
Questions about hail in Hillsdale
How often does it hail in Hillsdale, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsdale since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #458 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hillsdale?
Most reports come in May, August, March. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hillsdale?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 31, 2017 near 3.45 N Paola Majeski Arpt. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hillsdale?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 2018 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hillsdale had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsdale since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 16, 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.