Hail history for Neosho Rapids, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Neosho Rapids since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Neosho Rapids
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 4, 2020
20 reports on 19 days since 1986 · #426 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Neosho Rapids
- 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 Neosho Rapids
The latest hail report in and around Neosho Rapids is from September 21, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Neosho Rapids logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #426 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Neosho Rapids accounts for 5% of the 388 reports filed in Lyon County.
5% 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 4, 2020 near 2.82 N Neosho Rapids.
The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in September (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Neosho Rapids 0.3
- Lyon County 10.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Neosho Rapids 5
- Lyon County 90
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Neosho Rapids 5%
- Lyon County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 N Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1991 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Lyon | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1986 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Lyon | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8 E Emporia | Lyon | 15:58 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.97 NNW Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 N Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8 E Emporia | Lyon | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Neosho Rapids | Lyon | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Neosho Rapids
Questions about hail in Neosho Rapids
How often does it hail in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Neosho Rapids since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #426 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Neosho Rapids?
Most reports come in September, May, March. September alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Neosho Rapids?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 4, 2020 near 2.82 N Neosho Rapids. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Neosho Rapids?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Neosho Rapids had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 21, 2023.
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.