Hail history for Jewell, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jewell since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jewell
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2016
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 17, 1982
21 reports on 19 days since 1960 · #404 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Jewell
- 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 Jewell
The latest hail report in and around Jewell is from April 26, 2016, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jewell logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #404 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jewell accounts for 6% of the 333 reports filed in Jewell County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 17, 1982.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jewell 0.5
- Jewell County 8.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jewell 8
- Jewell County 88
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jewell 5%
- Jewell County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Jewell | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $25K | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $75K | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $100K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.35 NNW Jewell | Jewell | $75K | 18:00 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 6 29%
- 1–2 in 14 67%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Jewell | Jewell | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Jewell | Jewell | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $25K | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.35 NNW Jewell | Jewell | $75K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Jewell | Jewell | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $75K | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Jewell | Jewell | $75K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jewell | Jewell | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Jewell | Jewell | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Jewell | Jewell | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jewell | Jewell | $100K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Jewell | Jewell | — | 07:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jewell
- Randall 10 km · 22
- Mankato 14 km · 44
- Ionia 16 km · 22
- Formoso 18 km · 19
- Scottsville 22 km · 19
- Beloit 23 km · 77
- Glen Elder 23 km · 24
- Courtland 25 km · 35
Questions about hail in Jewell
How often does it hail in Jewell, Kansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jewell since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #404 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jewell?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jewell?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 17, 1982. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jewell?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2016 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jewell had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jewell since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 26, 2016.
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.