Hail history for Muscotah, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muscotah since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Muscotah
- Last hail
- May 30, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 27, 2016
15 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #518 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Muscotah
- 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 Muscotah
The latest hail report in and around Muscotah is from May 30, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 30, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Muscotah logged 8 reports on 8 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 #518 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Muscotah accounts for 11% of the 131 reports filed in Atchison County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 27, 2016 near 2.07 S Muscotah.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Muscotah 0.4
- Atchison County 3.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Muscotah 8
- Atchison County 39
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Muscotah 0%
- Atchison County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Muscotah | Atchison | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Atchison | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Atchison | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Muscotah | Atchison | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Muscotah | Atchison | $2K | 22:13 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Muscotah | Atchison | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Muscotah | Atchison | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.13 W Muscotah | Atchison | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Muscotah | Atchison | $2K | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Muscotah | Atchison | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Muscotah | Atchison | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Muscotah | Atchison | — | 05:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Muscotah
Questions about hail in Muscotah
How often does it hail in Muscotah, Kansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muscotah since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #518 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Muscotah?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Muscotah?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 27, 2016 near 2.07 S Muscotah. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Muscotah?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Muscotah 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 May 30, 2022.
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.