Hail history for Seward, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seward since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seward
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 16, 2023
24 reports on 21 days since 2000 · #374 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Seward
- 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 Seward
The latest hail report in and around Seward is from April 1, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seward logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #374 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Seward accounts for 5% of the 437 reports filed in Stafford 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 July 16, 2023 near 0.69 N Seward.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seward 0.8
- Stafford County 10.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seward 15
- Stafford County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seward 0%
- Stafford 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Seward | Stafford | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.28 WNW Seward | Stafford | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.64 NE Seward | Stafford | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 ESE Seward | Stafford | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Seward | Stafford | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 46%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NW Seward | Stafford | 23:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Seward | Stafford | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.28 WNW Seward | Stafford | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 WSW Seward | Stafford | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Seward | Stafford | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.64 NE Seward | Stafford | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Seward | Stafford | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Seward | Stafford | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.8 ESE Seward | Stafford | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 ESE Seward | Stafford | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Seward | Stafford | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 NE Seward | Stafford | 09:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Seward
- Radium 9 km · 12
- Hudson 14 km · 19
- Pawnee Rock 19 km · 41
- Great Bend 20 km · 132
- St. John 20 km · 72
- Larned 27 km · 87
- Ellinwood 27 km · 42
- Macksville 29 km · 38
Questions about hail in Seward
How often does it hail in Seward, Kansas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seward since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #374 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seward?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seward?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 16, 2023 near 0.69 N Seward. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seward?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Seward 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 1, 2025.
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.