Hail history for Narka, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Narka since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Narka
- Last hail
- May 16, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 16, 2026
16 reports on 13 days since 1986 · #500 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Narka
- 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 Narka
The latest hail report in and around Narka is from May 16, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Narka logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #500 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Narka accounts for 5% of the 355 reports filed in Republic 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 May 16, 2026 near 0.53 W Narka.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Narka 0.3
- Republic County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Narka 4
- Republic County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Narka 0%
- Republic 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Narka | Republic | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Narka | Republic | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Munden | Republic | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Narka | Republic | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Republic | 20:00 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 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Narka | Republic | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 5, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Narka | Republic | 07:59 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Narka | Republic | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Narka | Republic | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 8 N Baileyville | Nemaha | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Munden | Republic | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Munden | Republic | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Munden | Republic | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Narka | Republic | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Munden | Republic | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Narka | Republic | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Narka | Republic | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Narka
- Munden 11 km · 33
- Haddam 16 km · 31
- Cuba 18 km · 16
- Belleville 23 km · 52
- Morrowville 25 km · 24
- Agenda 28 km · 26
- Republic 34 km · 40
- Washington 36 km · 46
Questions about hail in Narka
How often does it hail in Narka, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Narka since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #500 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Narka?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Narka?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 16, 2026 near 0.53 W Narka. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Narka?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Narka 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 16, 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.