Hail history for Stockton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stockton since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Stockton
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Apr 24, 2008
35 reports on 30 days since 1961 · #220 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Stockton
- 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 Stockton
The latest hail report in and around Stockton is from June 5, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stockton logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #220 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stockton accounts for 11% of the 318 reports filed in Rooks County.
14% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on April 24, 2008 near 0.75 NNE Stockton.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1996, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stockton 0.6
- Rooks County 8.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stockton 10
- Rooks County 87
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stockton 14%
- Rooks 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.75 NNE Stockton | Rooks | $250K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1964 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Rooks | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NE Stockton | Rooks | $50K | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Rooks | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Rooks | — | 10:00 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 11 31%
- 1–2 in 19 54%
- 2 in + 5 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE Stockton | Rooks | $3.0 million | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Stockton | Rooks | — | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Stockton | Rooks | — | 03:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Stockton | Rooks | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Stockton | Rooks | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Stockton | Rooks | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 ESE Stockton | Rooks | $25K | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Stockton | Rooks | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 S Stockton | Rooks | $25K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NE Stockton | Rooks | $50K | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stockton | Rooks | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.75 NNE Stockton | Rooks | $250K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stockton
Questions about hail in Stockton
How often does it hail in Stockton, Kansas?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stockton since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #220 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stockton?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stockton?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on April 24, 2008 near 0.75 NNE Stockton. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stockton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stockton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 5, 2022.
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.