Hail history for Wakefield, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wakefield since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wakefield
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2012
40 reports on 32 days since 1972 · #174 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Wakefield
- 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 Wakefield
The latest hail report in and around Wakefield is from June 13, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wakefield logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 46% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #174 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wakefield accounts for 14% of the 289 reports filed in Clay 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 April 14, 2012 near Wakefield.
Reports were down 94% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wakefield 0.9
- Clay County 5.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wakefield 15
- Clay County 57
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wakefield 3%
- Clay County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wakefield | Clay | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WNW Wakefield | Clay | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Wakefield | Clay | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wakefield | Clay | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Wakefield | Clay | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 60%
- 1–2 in 15 38%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.2 NNW Wakefield | Clay | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 ENE Wakefield | Clay | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Wakefield | Clay | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 4.06 NNW Milford | Geary | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 4.06 NNW Milford | Geary | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 ENE Wakefield | Clay | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 ENE Wakefield | Clay | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wakefield | Clay | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wakefield | Clay | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Wakefield | Clay | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.55 ENE Wakefield | Clay | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 WNW Wakefield | Clay | 16:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wakefield
- Milford 11 km · 13
- Riley 19 km · 21
- Clay Center 21 km · 54
- Leonardville 21 km · 21
- Fort Riley 22 km · 28
- Green 24 km · 17
- Junction City 25 km · 114
- Chapman 27 km · 19
Questions about hail in Wakefield
How often does it hail in Wakefield, Kansas?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wakefield since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #174 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wakefield?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wakefield?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2012 near Wakefield. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wakefield?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wakefield 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 June 13, 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.