Hail history for Kiowa, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiowa since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kiowa
- Last hail
- Mar 5, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 15, 2017
24 reports on 16 days since 1984 · #364 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Kiowa
- 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 Kiowa
The latest hail report in and around Kiowa is from March 5, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kiowa logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #364 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kiowa accounts for 6% of the 429 reports filed in Barber 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 15, 2017 near 2.35 NNE Kiowa Arpt.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 1997, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kiowa 0.7
- Barber County 9.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kiowa 9
- Barber County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kiowa 8%
- Barber 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2017 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.35 NNE Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 42%
- 1–2 in 12 50%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.35 NNE Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.3 ESE Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 4.47 E Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 ESE Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Kiowa Arpt | Barber | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kiowa
Questions about hail in Kiowa
How often does it hail in Kiowa, Kansas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiowa since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #364 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kiowa?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kiowa?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 15, 2017 near 2.35 NNE Kiowa Arpt. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kiowa?
The most recent report in this data is from March 5, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kiowa had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 5, 2026.
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.