Hail history for Norway, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norway since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norway
- Last hail
- May 28, 2019
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 6, 2009
28 reports on 22 days since 1978 · #304 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Norway
- 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 Norway
The latest hail report in and around Norway is from May 28, 2019, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norway logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #304 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norway accounts for 8% of the 355 reports filed in Republic County.
7% 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 6, 2009 near 0.53 E Norway.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2001, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norway 0.5
- Republic County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norway 8
- Republic County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norway 7%
- Republic County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 E Norway | Republic | $5K | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | Norway | Republic | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Kackley | Republic | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Norway | Republic | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norway | Republic | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 43%
- 1–2 in 14 50%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 N Norway | Republic | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Norway | Republic | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.11 SE Norway | Republic | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Kackley | Republic | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Norway | Republic | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 E Norway | Republic | $5K | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 E Kackley | Republic | — | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Norway | Republic | — | 00:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Norway | Republic | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Norway | Republic | — | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Norway | Republic | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | Norway | Republic | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norway
- Scandia 11 km · 18
- Jamestown 13 km · 50
- Courtland 14 km · 35
- Concordia 18 km · 66
- Belleville 19 km · 52
- Formoso 21 km · 19
- Scottsville 23 km · 19
- Randall 24 km · 22
Questions about hail in Norway
How often does it hail in Norway, Kansas?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norway since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #304 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norway?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norway?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 6, 2009 near 0.53 E Norway. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norway?
The most recent report in this data is from May 28, 2019 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norway had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norway since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 28, 2019.
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.