Hail history for Richmond, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richmond
- Last hail
- May 4, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 4, 2020
17 reports on 14 days since 1976 · #487 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Richmond
- 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 Richmond
The latest hail report in and around Richmond is from May 4, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richmond logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #487 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richmond accounts for 7% of the 250 reports filed in Franklin County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 4, 2020 near 1.77 WNW Scipio.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richmond 0.6
- Franklin County 5.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richmond 8
- Franklin County 51
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richmond 0%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WNW Scipio | Anderson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.62 E Richmond | Franklin | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richmond | Franklin | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Anderson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1986 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Franklin | 01:10 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 2 12%
- 1–2 in 15 88%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WNW Scipio | Anderson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.25 E Richmond | Franklin | 08:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Richmond | Franklin | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Richmond | Franklin | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Richmond | Franklin | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Richmond | Atchison | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.62 E Richmond | Franklin | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richmond | Franklin | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Richmond | Franklin | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Richmond | Franklin | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Richmond | Franklin | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Richmond | Franklin | 09:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richmond
- Garnett 13 km · 39
- Harris 19 km · 19
- Williamsburg 21 km · 18
- Rantoul 21 km · 15
- Ottawa 22 km · 75
- Parker 24 km · 20
- Welda 26 km · 20
- Centerville 28 km · 11
Questions about hail in Richmond
How often does it hail in Richmond, Kansas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #487 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richmond?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richmond?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 4, 2020 near 1.77 WNW Scipio. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richmond?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richmond had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 4, 2020.
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.