Hail history for Ingalls, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ingalls since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ingalls
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.50 in
- softball · May 26, 1996
51 reports on 36 days since 1978 · #104 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Ingalls
- 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 Ingalls
The latest hail report in and around Ingalls is from May 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ingalls logged 33 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #104 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ingalls accounts for 11% of the 478 reports filed in Gray County.
8% 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 5.50 in (softball) on May 26, 1996 near Ingalls.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2009, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ingalls 1.6
- Gray County 12.4
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ingalls 22
- Gray County 115
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ingalls 8%
- Gray County 8%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1996 | 5.50 insoftball | Ingalls | Gray | $200K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Ingalls | Gray | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Gray | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Ingalls | Gray | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ingalls | Gray | — | 18:23 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 14 27%
- 1–2 in 33 65%
- 2 in + 4 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 ESE Ingalls | Gray | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Ingalls | Gray | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Ingalls | Gray | 21:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Ingalls | Gray | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Ingalls | Gray | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.64 E Ingalls | Gray | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Ingalls | Gray | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Ingalls | Gray | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ingalls | Gray | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.58 ESE Ingalls | Gray | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSE Ingalls | Gray | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 WNW Ingalls | Gray | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ingalls
- Cimarron 10 km · 48
- Pierceville 21 km · 29
- Montezuma 26 km · 47
- Ensign 28 km · 28
- Copeland 36 km · 42
- Dodge City 39 km · 361
- Garden City 39 km · 134
- Wilroads Gardens 48 km · 21
Questions about hail in Ingalls
How often does it hail in Ingalls, Kansas?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ingalls since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ingalls?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ingalls?
5.50 in (softball size) on May 26, 1996 near Ingalls. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ingalls?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 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 Ingalls 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.