Hail history for Paola, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paola since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Paola
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 17, 1997
44 reports on 34 days since 1960 · #144 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Paola
- 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 Paola
The latest hail report in and around Paola is from April 15, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paola logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #144 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paola accounts for 23% of the 192 reports filed in Miami County.
23% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 17, 1997 near Paola.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 9 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paola 0.5
- Miami County 3.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paola 9
- Miami County 38
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paola 23%
- 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 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 9 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | Paola | Miami | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Paola | Miami | $50K | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.08 E Paola | Miami | — | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.5 S Hillsdale | Miami | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 39%
- 1–2 in 17 39%
- 2 in + 10 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 S Hillsdale | Miami | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.5 S Hillsdale | Miami | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Paola | Miami | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Paola | Miami | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Paola | Miami | $50K | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.08 E Paola | Miami | — | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Osawatomie Paola Arp | Miami | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Paola | Miami | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.75 SE Paola Majeski Arpt | Miami | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.27 ENE Paola | Miami | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Paola | Miami | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Paola | Miami | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paola
- Hillsdale 9 km · 18
- Osawatomie 12 km · 31
- Louisburg 17 km · 20
- Spring Hill 20 km · 26
- Rantoul 21 km · 15
- Edgerton 23 km · 30
- Wellsville 24 km · 25
- Gardner 26 km · 31
Questions about hail in Paola
How often does it hail in Paola, Kansas?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paola since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #144 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paola?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paola?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 17, 1997 near Paola. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paola?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paola had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 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.