Hail history for Norcatur, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norcatur since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norcatur
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 7, 1992
33 reports on 24 days since 1982 · #245 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Norcatur
- 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 Norcatur
The latest hail report in and around Norcatur is from June 7, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norcatur logged 17 reports on 10 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 #245 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norcatur accounts for 9% of the 358 reports filed in Decatur County.
18% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 7, 1992.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norcatur 0.8
- Decatur County 8.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norcatur 10
- Decatur County 79
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norcatur 18%
- Decatur County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1992 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Decatur | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.9 N Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.59 W Norcatur | Decatur | $6K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Norcatur | Decatur | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | Norcatur | Decatur | — | 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 9 27%
- 1–2 in 18 55%
- 2 in + 6 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.66 NW Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.9 N Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.91 WNW Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 WNW Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Norcatur | Decatur | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.6 W Reager | Norton | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Norcatur | Decatur | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Norcatur | Decatur | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 WSW Norcatur | Decatur | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.97 NW Reager | Norton | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Norcatur | Decatur | $75K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norcatur
Questions about hail in Norcatur
How often does it hail in Norcatur, Kansas?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norcatur since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #245 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norcatur?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norcatur?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 7, 1992. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norcatur?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norcatur had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 7, 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.