Hail history for Kirwin, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kirwin since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kirwin
- Last hail
- May 1, 2018
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 27, 2012
15 reports on 14 days since 1956 · #517 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Kirwin
- 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 Kirwin
The latest hail report in and around Kirwin is from May 1, 2018, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kirwin logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #517 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kirwin accounts for 5% of the 328 reports filed in Phillips County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 27, 2012 near Kirwin.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kirwin 0.4
- Phillips County 9.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kirwin 7
- Phillips County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kirwin 7%
- Phillips 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kirwin | Phillips | $75K | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 W Kirwin | Phillips | $5K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kirwin Res | Phillips | — | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Phillips | — | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Phillips | — | 17:46 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 2 13%
- 1–2 in 12 80%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 SSW Kirwin | Phillips | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Kirwin | Phillips | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kirwin | Phillips | $75K | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Kirwin | Phillips | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSW Kirwin | Phillips | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 W Kirwin | Phillips | $5K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 S Kirwin | Phillips | $2K | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Kirwin Res | Phillips | $5K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Kirwin | Phillips | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kirwin Res | Phillips | — | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Phillips | — | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Phillips | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kirwin
- Agra 10 km · 19
- Kensington 13 km · 31
- Cedar 16 km · 11
- Glade 16 km · 10
- Phillipsburg 19 km · 49
- Athol 20 km · 15
- Gaylord 24 km · 16
- Woodston 24 km · 13
Questions about hail in Kirwin
How often does it hail in Kirwin, Kansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kirwin since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #517 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kirwin?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kirwin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 27, 2012 near Kirwin. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kirwin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2018 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kirwin had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kirwin since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 1, 2018.
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.