Hail history for Oakley, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oakley since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oakley
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Jun 19, 2018
79 reports on 57 days since 1990 · #45 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Oakley
- 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 Oakley
The latest hail report in and around Oakley is from June 20, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oakley logged 56 reports on 42 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 4.3 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #45 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oakley accounts for 16% of the 490 reports filed in Logan County.
10% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on June 19, 2018 near Oakley.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (27) compared with 2006–2015 (29). The busiest year was 2010, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oakley 2.8
- Logan County 13.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oakley 42
- Logan County 135
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oakley 10%
- Logan County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 3 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2018 | 3.25 inteacup | Oakley | Logan | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Oakley | Logan | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Oakley | Logan | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.01 NNW Oakley | Logan | — | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | Oakley | Logan | $200K | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 27 34%
- 1–2 in 44 56%
- 2 in + 8 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 W Campus | Gove | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.55 S Spica | Thomas | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Oakley Muni Arpt | Logan | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.93 N Oakley Muni Arpt | Logan | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.42 ENE Oakley | Logan | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Oakley | Logan | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Oakley | Logan | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Oakley | Logan | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Oakley | Logan | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Oakley | Logan | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.65 W Oakley Muni Arpt | Logan | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.45 E Oakley | Logan | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oakley
Questions about hail in Oakley
How often does it hail in Oakley, Kansas?
79 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oakley since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oakley?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oakley?
3.25 in (teacup size) on June 19, 2018 near Oakley. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oakley?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oakley had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 20, 2026.
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.