Hail history for Wallace, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wallace since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wallace
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 7, 2023
21 reports on 18 days since 1976 · #414 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Wallace
- 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 Wallace
The latest hail report in and around Wallace is from April 23, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wallace logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #414 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wallace accounts for 5% of the 383 reports filed in Wallace County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 7, 2023 near 2.18 SSW Wallace.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wallace 0.5
- Wallace County 9.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wallace 9
- Wallace County 101
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wallace 0%
- Wallace 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 SSW Wallace | Wallace | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Wallace | Wallace | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Wallace | Wallace | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wallace | Wallace | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wallace | Wallace | 20:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 38%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Wallace | Wallace | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.7 SW Wallace | Wallace | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 SSW Wallace | Wallace | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Wallace | Wallace | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.46 SSW Wallace | Wallace | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.75 ENE Wallace | Wallace | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Wallace | Wallace | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.02 WNW Wallace | Wallace | $750 | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Wallace | Wallace | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Wallace | Wallace | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Wallace | Wallace | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Bird City | Cheyenne | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wallace
- Sharon Springs 14 km · 62
- Weskan 33 km · 42
- Winona 34 km · 53
- Russell Springs 36 km · 27
- Edson 47 km · 30
- Goodland 50 km · 222
- Greeley County 52 km · 358
- Leoti 52 km · 74
Questions about hail in Wallace
How often does it hail in Wallace, Kansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wallace since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #414 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wallace?
Most reports come in June, August, April. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wallace?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 7, 2023 near 2.18 SSW Wallace. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wallace?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wallace had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 23, 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.