Hail history for Maize, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Maize since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Maize
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Mar 15, 1982
27 reports on 24 days since 1960 · #317 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Maize
- 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 Maize
The latest hail report in and around Maize is from April 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Maize logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #317 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Maize accounts for 2% of the 1,398 reports filed in Sedgwick 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 4.50 in (softball) on March 15, 1982.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Maize 0.6
- Sedgwick County 35.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Maize 9
- Sedgwick County 173
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Maize 7%
- Sedgwick 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1982 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Sedgwick | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 E Maize | Sedgwick | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moundridge | Mcpherson | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sedgwick | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sedgwick | 20:38 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 10 37%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 E Colwich | Sedgwick | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Maize | Sedgwick | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 3.82 W Valley Center | Sedgwick | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 E Maize | Sedgwick | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Maize | Sedgwick | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Maize | Sedgwick | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 N Maize | Sedgwick | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 E Maize | Sedgwick | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Maize | Sedgwick | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Maize | Sedgwick | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Maize | Sedgwick | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.88 SE Bentley | Sedgwick | 10:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Maize
Questions about hail in Maize
How often does it hail in Maize, Kansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Maize since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #317 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Maize?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Maize?
4.50 in (softball size) on March 15, 1982. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Maize?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 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 Maize 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 April 25, 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.