Hail history for Nortonville, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nortonville since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nortonville
- Last hail
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 21, 2011
25 reports on 18 days since 1989 · #355 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Nortonville
- 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 Nortonville
The latest hail report in and around Nortonville is from March 13, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nortonville logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #355 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nortonville accounts for 7% of the 381 reports filed in Jefferson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 21, 2011 near 0.69 S Nortonville.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nortonville 0.5
- Jefferson County 8.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nortonville 8
- Jefferson County 54
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nortonville 0%
- Jefferson 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Nortonville | Jefferson | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nortonville | Jefferson | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.08 WSW Cummings | Atchison | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nortonville | Jefferson | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SW Cummings | Atchison | 16:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 44%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Nortonville | Jefferson | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Nortonville | Jefferson | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Nortonville | Jefferson | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Nortonville | Jefferson | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Nortonville | Jefferson | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.92 SSE Effingham | Atchison | 22:34 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Nortonville | Jefferson | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nortonville | Jefferson | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.08 WSW Cummings | Atchison | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Nortonville | Jefferson | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Nortonville | Jefferson | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Nortonville | Jefferson | 15:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nortonville
- Winchester 12 km · 13
- Effingham 13 km · 20
- Valley Falls 14 km · 32
- Lancaster 17 km · 21
- Easton 20 km · 24
- Oskaloosa 22 km · 42
- Muscotah 22 km · 15
- Atchison 23 km · 38
Questions about hail in Nortonville
How often does it hail in Nortonville, Kansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nortonville since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #355 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nortonville?
Most reports come in May, June, October. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nortonville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 21, 2011 near 0.69 S Nortonville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nortonville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 13, 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 Nortonville 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 March 13, 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.