Hail history for Riverton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverton since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Riverton
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 15, 2020
22 reports on 17 days since 1955 · #401 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Riverton
- 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 Riverton
The latest hail report in and around Riverton is from April 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Riverton logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 23% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #401 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Riverton accounts for 8% of the 260 reports filed in Cherokee County.
9% 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 August 15, 2020 near 1.3 WNW Riverton.
Reports were up 333% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2020, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Riverton 0.8
- Cherokee County 8.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Riverton 11
- Cherokee County 83
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Riverton 9%
- Cherokee County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.3 WNW Riverton | Cherokee | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1967 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Cherokee | — | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.31 ESE Neutral | Cherokee | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Riverton | Cherokee | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Riverton | Cherokee | $10K | 17:00 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 4 18%
- 1–2 in 16 73%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WNW Riverton | Cherokee | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Riverton | Cherokee | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Riverton | Cherokee | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Riverton | Cherokee | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Riverton | Cherokee | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.31 ESE Neutral | Cherokee | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.3 WNW Riverton | Cherokee | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Riverton | Cherokee | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Riverton | Cherokee | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Cherokee | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Riverton | Cherokee | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Riverton | Cherokee | 22:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Riverton
- Baxter Springs 6 km · 23
- Galena 6 km · 14
- Crestline 11 km · 24
- Columbus 16 km · 51
- Weir 27 km · 11
- Hallowell 29 km · 17
- West Mineral 30 km · 26
- Cherokee 32 km · 12
Questions about hail in Riverton
How often does it hail in Riverton, Kansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverton since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #401 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Riverton?
Most reports come in May, April, August. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Riverton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 15, 2020 near 1.3 WNW Riverton. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Riverton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 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 Riverton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.