Hail history for Utica, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Utica
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 2013
29 reports on 22 days since 1990 · #293 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Utica
- 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 Utica
The latest hail report in and around Utica is from September 19, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Utica logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #293 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Utica accounts for 7% of the 436 reports filed in Ness County.
3% 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 May 18, 2013 near 3.31 WSW Utica.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1996, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Utica 0.6
- Ness County 10.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Utica 8
- Ness County 101
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Utica 3%
- Ness County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.31 WSW Utica | Ness | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Utica | Ness | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 ENE Utica | Ness | 19:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 48%
- 1–2 in 14 48%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 ENE Utica | Ness | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Utica | Ness | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.31 WSW Utica | Ness | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.97 SSE Utica | Ness | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.97 SSE Utica | Ness | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Utica | Ness | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Utica | Ness | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Utica | Ness | 01:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Utica
Questions about hail in Utica
How often does it hail in Utica, Kansas?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #293 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Utica?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Utica?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 2013 near 3.31 WSW Utica. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Utica?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 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 Utica 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 September 19, 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.