Hail history for Palco, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palco since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Palco
- Last hail
- May 9, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 10, 2008
26 reports on 23 days since 1986 · #334 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Palco
- 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 Palco
The latest hail report in and around Palco is from May 9, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Palco logged 14 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #334 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Palco accounts for 8% of the 318 reports filed in Rooks County.
8% 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 10, 2008 near 0.54 E Palco.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Palco 0.7
- Rooks County 8.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Palco 11
- Rooks County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Palco 8%
- Rooks 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Palco | Rooks | $25K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Palco | Rooks | $250K | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Palco | Rooks | $25K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Palco | Rooks | $10K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Palco | Rooks | $25K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 46%
- 1–2 in 12 46%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Palco | Rooks | — | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Palco | Rooks | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SSW Palco | Rooks | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Palco | Rooks | $25K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Palco | Rooks | $250K | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 WNW Palco | Rooks | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 E Palco | Rooks | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Palco | Rooks | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Palco | Rooks | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Palco | Rooks | $25K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Palco | Rooks | $5K | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Palco | Rooks | $5K | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Palco
Questions about hail in Palco
How often does it hail in Palco, Kansas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palco since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #334 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Palco?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Palco?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 10, 2008 near 0.54 E Palco. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Palco?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Palco had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2023.
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.