Hail history for Natoma, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Natoma since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Natoma
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 1, 2011
34 reports on 28 days since 1982 · #230 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Natoma
- 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 Natoma
The latest hail report in and around Natoma is from May 18, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Natoma logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #230 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Natoma accounts for 10% of the 352 reports filed in Osborne County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 1, 2011 near 0.69 N Natoma.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Natoma 0.8
- Osborne County 8.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Natoma 13
- Osborne County 83
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Natoma 3%
- Osborne 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Natoma | Osborne | $50K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $5K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $100K | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $50K | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Natoma | Osborne | $10K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 35%
- 1–2 in 21 62%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Natoma | Osborne | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Natoma | Osborne | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Natoma | Osborne | — | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Natoma | Osborne | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Natoma | Osborne | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Natoma | Osborne | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $5K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Natoma | Osborne | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Natoma | Osborne | $25K | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $100K | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Natoma | Osborne | $50K | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Natoma | Osborne | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Natoma
Questions about hail in Natoma
How often does it hail in Natoma, Kansas?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Natoma since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #230 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Natoma?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Natoma?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 1, 2011 near 0.69 N Natoma. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Natoma?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Natoma had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 18, 2025.
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.