Hail history for Osawatomie, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osawatomie since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Osawatomie
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 15, 2026
31 reports on 24 days since 1958 · #268 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Osawatomie
- 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 Osawatomie
The latest hail report in and around Osawatomie is from April 15, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Osawatomie logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #268 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Osawatomie accounts for 16% of the 192 reports filed in Miami 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 15, 2026 near 1.48 NNW Osawatomie Paola Arp.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Osawatomie 0.8
- Miami County 3.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Osawatomie 12
- Miami County 38
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Osawatomie 10%
- Miami 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNW Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | $50K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 W Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Beagle | Miami | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Osawatomie | Miami | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 26%
- 1–2 in 20 65%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNW Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Osawatomie | Miami | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 W Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | $50K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | — | 04:44 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.95 WNW Osawatomie | Miami | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | — | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Beagle | Miami | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | — | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.93 SSW Osawatomie | Miami | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Osawatomie | Miami | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Osawatomie
Questions about hail in Osawatomie
How often does it hail in Osawatomie, Kansas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osawatomie since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #268 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Osawatomie?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Osawatomie?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 15, 2026 near 1.48 NNW Osawatomie Paola Arp. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Osawatomie?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Osawatomie had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.