Hail history for WaKeeney, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of WaKeeney since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · WaKeeney
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 10, 2017
63 reports on 47 days since 1961 · #70 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · WaKeeney
- 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 WaKeeney
The latest hail report in and around WaKeeney is from July 3, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, WaKeeney logged 39 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #70 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. WaKeeney accounts for 15% of the 414 reports filed in Trego County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 10, 2017 near 1.75 SE Wakeeney.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2017, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- WaKeeney 1.9
- Trego County 10.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- WaKeeney 26
- Trego County 108
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- WaKeeney 6%
- Trego 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.75 SE Wakeeney | Trego | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | Wakeeney | Trego | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | Wakeeney | Trego | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1970 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Trego | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Wakeeney | Trego | 19:28 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 17 27%
- 1–2 in 42 67%
- 2 in + 4 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Wakeeney | Trego | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 W Wakeeney | Trego | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Wakeeney | Trego | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Wakeeney | Trego | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Wakeeney | Trego | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Wakeeney | Trego | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Wakeeney | Trego | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Wakeeney | Trego | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Wakeeney | Trego | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Wakeeney | Trego | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Wakeeney | Trego | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Wakeeney | Trego | 19:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near WaKeeney
Questions about hail in WaKeeney
How often does it hail in WaKeeney, Kansas?
63 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of WaKeeney since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in WaKeeney?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in WaKeeney?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 10, 2017 near 1.75 SE Wakeeney. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in WaKeeney?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has WaKeeney had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was July 3, 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.