Hail history for Holyrood, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holyrood since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holyrood
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Jun 21, 2020
33 reports on 29 days since 1978 · #241 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Holyrood
- 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 Holyrood
The latest hail report in and around Holyrood is from May 18, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holyrood logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #241 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holyrood accounts for 9% of the 386 reports filed in Ellsworth County.
6% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on June 21, 2020 near 1.38 N Holyrood.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2002, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holyrood 0.6
- Ellsworth County 8.4
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holyrood 11
- Ellsworth County 78
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holyrood 6%
- Ellsworth County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2020 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.38 N Holyrood | Ellsworth | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ellsworth | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ellsworth | 17:10 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 33%
- 1–2 in 20 61%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Holyrood | Ellsworth | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 WSW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.38 N Holyrood | Ellsworth | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Holyrood | Ellsworth | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Kechi | Sedgwick | 04:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holyrood
Questions about hail in Holyrood
How often does it hail in Holyrood, Kansas?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holyrood since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #241 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holyrood?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holyrood?
3.25 in (teacup size) on June 21, 2020 near 1.38 N Holyrood. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holyrood?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holyrood had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.