Hail history for Humboldt, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Humboldt since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Humboldt
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Sep 13, 2005
29 reports on 18 days since 1997 · #288 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Humboldt
- 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 Humboldt
The latest hail report in and around Humboldt is from May 19, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Humboldt logged 15 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #288 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Humboldt accounts for 15% of the 196 reports filed in Allen County.
3% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on September 13, 2005 near Humboldt.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Humboldt 0.8
- Allen County 5.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Humboldt 10
- Allen County 43
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Humboldt 3%
- Allen County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2005 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Humboldt | Allen | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Caney | Montgomery | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Allen | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Humboldt | Allen | 14:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 41%
- 1–2 in 16 55%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 ESE Humboldt | Allen | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Humboldt | Allen | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Humboldt | Allen | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 00:16 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Humboldt | Allen | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 WNW Humboldt | Allen | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 06:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.21 SSE Humboldt | Allen | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Humboldt | Allen | 19:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Humboldt
Questions about hail in Humboldt
How often does it hail in Humboldt, Kansas?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Humboldt since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #288 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Humboldt?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Humboldt?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on September 13, 2005 near Humboldt. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Humboldt?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Humboldt had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.