Hail history for Stafford, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stafford since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stafford
- Last hail
- May 6, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 13, 1974
38 reports on 29 days since 1958 · #193 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Stafford
- 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 Stafford
The latest hail report in and around Stafford is from May 6, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stafford logged 21 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 62% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #193 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stafford accounts for 9% of the 437 reports filed in Stafford County.
11% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 13, 1974.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stafford 1.1
- Stafford County 10.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stafford 15
- Stafford County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stafford 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1974 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Stafford | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | Stafford | Stafford | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.34 ESE Stafford | Stafford | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Stafford | Stafford | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Stafford | Stafford | 19:55 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 42%
- 1–2 in 18 47%
- 2 in + 4 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Stafford | Stafford | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Stafford | Stafford | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.42 SE Stafford Arpt | Stafford | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Stafford | Stafford | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | Stafford | Stafford | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 ENE Stafford | Stafford | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Stafford | Stafford | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Stafford | Stafford | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Stafford | Stafford | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.34 ESE Stafford | Stafford | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 SE Bedford Station | Stafford | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Stafford Arpt | Stafford | 18:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stafford
Questions about hail in Stafford
How often does it hail in Stafford, Kansas?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stafford since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #193 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stafford?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stafford?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 13, 1974. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stafford?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stafford 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 May 6, 2024.
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.