Hail history for New Salem, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Salem since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Salem
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 29, 2024
16 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #501 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · New Salem
- 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 New Salem
The latest hail report in and around New Salem is from August 16, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 29, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Salem logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #501 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Salem accounts for 2% of the 727 reports filed in Cowley County.
13% 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 June 29, 2024 near 6.04 NE Winfield.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Salem 0.6
- Cowley County 17.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Salem 9
- Cowley County 105
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Salem 13%
- Cowley County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6.04 NE Winfield | Cowley | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6.54 NE Winfield | Cowley | 05:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NNE Winfield | Cowley | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.77 NE New Salem | Cowley | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7 NE Winfield | Cowley | 17:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 13%
- 1–2 in 12 75%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NNE Winfield | Cowley | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NE Winfield | Cowley | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6.04 NE Winfield | Cowley | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.29 SE Rock | Cowley | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.74 WSW Burden | Cowley | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.91 WNW Burden | Cowley | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.54 NE Winfield | Cowley | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6.54 NE Winfield | Cowley | 05:07 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.77 NE New Salem | Cowley | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WSW New Salem | Cowley | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 NE Winfield | Cowley | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 NE Winfield | Cowley | 20:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Salem
Questions about hail in New Salem
How often does it hail in New Salem, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Salem since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #501 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Salem?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Salem?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 29, 2024 near 6.04 NE Winfield. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Salem?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Salem had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 16, 2024.
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.