Hail history for Washington, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 9, 2016
46 reports on 37 days since 1960 · #131 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Washington
- 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 Washington
The latest hail report in and around Washington is from April 9, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 9, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #131 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washington accounts for 12% of the 399 reports filed in Washington County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 9, 2016 near Washington.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington 0.8
- Washington County 9.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington 12
- Washington County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington 7%
- Washington County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | Washington | Washington | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | Washington | Washington | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Washington | Washington | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Washington | Washington | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alma | Wabaunsee | 08:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 28%
- 1–2 in 30 65%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Washington | Washington | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Washington | Washington | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Washington | Washington | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | Washington | Washington | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Washington | Washington | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | Washington | Washington | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Emmons | Washington | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Washington | Washington | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.26 WSW Washington | Washington | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Washington | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Washington | Washington | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Washington | Washington | 18:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washington
Questions about hail in Washington
How often does it hail in Washington, Kansas?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 9, 2016 near Washington. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 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 Washington 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 9, 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.