Hail history for Otis, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otis since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Otis
- Last hail
- Aug 29, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 31, 2007
47 reports on 28 days since 1983 · #124 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Otis
- 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 Otis
The latest hail report in and around Otis is from August 29, 2022, 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 August 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Otis logged 20 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 54% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #124 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Otis accounts for 10% of the 449 reports filed in Rush County.
19% 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 May 31, 2007 near 1.38 N Otis.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2004, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Otis 1.0
- Rush County 11.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Otis 13
- Rush County 101
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Otis 19%
- Rush 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 N Otis | Rush | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Otis | Rush | $740K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Otis | Rush | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5 ENE Victoria | Ellis | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1983 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Rush | — | 15:30 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 10 21%
- 1–2 in 28 60%
- 2 in + 9 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Otis | Rush | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 W Otis | Rush | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Otis | Rush | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Otis | Rush | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Otis | Rush | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Otis | Rush | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Otis | Rush | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Otis | Rush | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.03 WNW Otis | Rush | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Otis | Rush | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.97 NNW Shaffer | Rush | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Otis | Rush | 00:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Otis
- Albert 10 km · 27
- Olmitz 10 km · 15
- Bison 13 km · 27
- Timken 13 km · 17
- Galatia 14 km · 25
- La Crosse 22 km · 58
- Hoisington 24 km · 60
- Rush Center 24 km · 37
Questions about hail in Otis
How often does it hail in Otis, Kansas?
47 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otis since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Otis?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Otis?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 31, 2007 near 1.38 N Otis. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Otis?
The most recent report in this data is from August 29, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Otis 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 August 29, 2022.
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.