Hail history for Netawaka, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Netawaka since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Netawaka
- Last hail
- May 12, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 11, 1969
13 reports on 10 days since 1969 · #554 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Netawaka
- 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 Netawaka
The latest hail report in and around Netawaka is from May 12, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Netawaka logged 8 reports on 5 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 #554 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Netawaka accounts for 5% of the 248 reports filed in Jackson County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 11, 1969.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (54% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Netawaka 0.4
- Jackson County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Netawaka 5
- Jackson County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Netawaka 8%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 1969 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Jackson | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ESE Netawaka | Jackson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Topeka | Shawnee | — | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 N Holton | Jackson | $50K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Netawaka | Jackson | — | 18:00 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 2 15%
- 1–2 in 10 77%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Netawaka | Jackson | — | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Netawaka | Jackson | — | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.97 SE Netawaka | Jackson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ESE Netawaka | Jackson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 SSW Netawaka | Jackson | — | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 W Netawaka | Jackson | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Netawaka | Jackson | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Topeka | Shawnee | — | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 N Holton | Jackson | $50K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Netawaka | Jackson | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Netawaka | Jackson | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Jackson | — | 04:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Netawaka
Questions about hail in Netawaka
How often does it hail in Netawaka, Kansas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Netawaka since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #554 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Netawaka?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Netawaka?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 11, 1969. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Netawaka?
The most recent report in this data is from May 12, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Netawaka 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 12, 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.