Hail history for Republic, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Republic since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Republic
- Last hail
- Apr 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 14, 1976
40 reports on 29 days since 1976 · #171 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Republic
- 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 Republic
The latest hail report in and around Republic is from April 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Republic 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 #171 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Republic accounts for 11% of the 355 reports filed in Republic 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 14, 1976.
Reports were down 85% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2005, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Republic 0.8
- Republic County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Republic 12
- Republic County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Republic 8%
- Republic County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1976 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Republic | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 ESE Republic | Republic | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Republic | Republic | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Republic | Republic | 00:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Republic | Republic | 06:45 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 16 40%
- 1–2 in 21 53%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Republic | Republic | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Republic | Republic | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Republic | Republic | 10:28 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Republic | Republic | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.06 E Republic | Republic | 07:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Republic | Republic | 06:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Republic | Republic | 06:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Republic | Republic | 01:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.06 E Republic | Republic | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 E Republic | Republic | 03:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Republic | Republic | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Republic | Republic | 00:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Republic
Questions about hail in Republic
How often does it hail in Republic, Kansas?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Republic since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #171 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Republic?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Republic?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 14, 1976. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Republic?
The most recent report in this data is from April 11, 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 Republic 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 April 11, 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.