Hail history for Rozel, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rozel since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rozel
- Last hail
- May 9, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 22, 1981
25 reports on 22 days since 1981 · #356 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Rozel
- 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 Rozel
The latest hail report in and around Rozel is from May 9, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rozel logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #356 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rozel accounts for 5% of the 457 reports filed in Pawnee County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 22, 1981.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rozel 0.5
- Pawnee County 11.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rozel 9
- Pawnee County 104
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rozel 4%
- Pawnee 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1981 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Pawnee | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Rozel | Pawnee | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Rozel | Pawnee | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rozel | Pawnee | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rozel | Pawnee | 19:04 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 14 56%
- 1–2 in 10 40%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rozel | Pawnee | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Rozel | Pawnee | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSW Rozel | Pawnee | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Rozel | Pawnee | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rozel | Pawnee | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.97 SSE Rozel | Pawnee | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rozel | Pawnee | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Rozel | Pawnee | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SE Windthorst | Ford | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Rozel | Pawnee | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Rozel | Pawnee | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Rozel | Pawnee | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rozel
Questions about hail in Rozel
How often does it hail in Rozel, Kansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rozel since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #356 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rozel?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rozel?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 22, 1981. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rozel?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rozel had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 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.