Hail history for Meriden, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Meriden since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Meriden
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 26, 2016
55 reports on 41 days since 1958 · #90 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Meriden
- 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 Meriden
The latest hail report in and around Meriden is from August 14, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Meriden logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 23% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #90 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Meriden accounts for 14% of the 381 reports filed in Jefferson County.
9% 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 26, 2016 near 0.69 N Meriden.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2005, with 10 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 89% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Meriden 0.8
- Jefferson County 8.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Meriden 12
- Jefferson County 54
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Meriden 9%
- Jefferson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | View |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Meriden | Jefferson | —2 injured | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1972 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Shawnee | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1972 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Shawnee | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jefferson | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1973 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Shawnee | — | 15:55 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 16 29%
- 1–2 in 34 62%
- 2 in + 5 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Meriden | Jefferson | — | 04:55 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 ENE Meriden | Jefferson | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.75 E Elmont | Shawnee | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.25 ESE Meriden | Jefferson | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.25 ESE Meriden | Jefferson | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Meriden | Jefferson | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Meriden | Jefferson | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WNW Meriden | Jefferson | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 WSW Rock Creek | Jefferson | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.05 ESE Hoyt | Jackson | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Meriden | Jefferson | —2 injured | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Meriden | Jefferson | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Meriden
- Ozawkie 10 km · 30
- Grantville 12 km · 15
- Hoyt 14 km · 27
- Valley Falls 19 km · 32
- Topeka 20 km · 383
- Perry 20 km · 34
- Mayetta 21 km · 17
- Oskaloosa 22 km · 42
Questions about hail in Meriden
How often does it hail in Meriden, Kansas?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Meriden since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Meriden?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Meriden?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 26, 2016 near 0.69 N Meriden. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Meriden?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Meriden had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 14, 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.