Hail history for Towanda, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towanda since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Towanda
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Mar 26, 1961
23 reports on 20 days since 1961 · #388 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Towanda
- 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 Towanda
The latest hail report in and around Towanda is from April 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 31, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Towanda logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #388 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Towanda accounts for 3% of the 896 reports filed in Butler County.
13% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on March 26, 1961.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Towanda 0.7
- Butler County 21.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Towanda 10
- Butler County 145
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Towanda 13%
- Butler 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1961 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Butler | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1969 | 3.25 inteacup | — | Butler | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Towanda | Butler | 23:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Towanda | Butler | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Towanda | Butler | 14:37 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 5 22%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Towanda | Butler | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Towanda | Butler | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 E Towanda | Butler | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Towanda | Butler | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Towanda | Butler | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Towanda | Butler | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Towanda | Butler | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Towanda | Butler | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Towanda | Butler | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Towanda | Butler | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Towanda | Butler | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Towanda | Butler | 14:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Towanda
Questions about hail in Towanda
How often does it hail in Towanda, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towanda since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #388 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Towanda?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Towanda?
3.50 in (teacup size) on March 26, 1961. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Towanda?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 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 Towanda 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 23, 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.