Hail history for Welda, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Welda since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Welda
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 11, 2020
20 reports on 14 days since 1983 · #430 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Welda
- 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 Welda
The latest hail report in and around Welda is from July 11, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Welda logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #430 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Welda accounts for 11% of the 175 reports filed in Anderson 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 July 11, 2020 near 3.62 NNE Welda.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2020, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Welda 0.5
- Anderson County 4.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Welda 6
- Anderson County 44
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Welda 0%
- Anderson County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.62 NNE Welda | Anderson | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 ESE Welda | Anderson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Welda | Anderson | 06:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Anderson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.54 ENE Welda | Anderson | 18:24 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 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Welda | Anderson | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.62 NNE Welda | Anderson | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Welda | Anderson | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Welda | Anderson | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 ESE Welda | Anderson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.54 ENE Welda | Anderson | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Welda | Anderson | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7 SSW Garnett | Anderson | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 NE Colony | Anderson | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Welda | Anderson | 06:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 ENE Welda | Anderson | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Lone Elm | Anderson | 20:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Welda
- Garnett 13 km · 39
- Colony 13 km · 18
- Kincaid 16 km · 13
- Westphalia 17 km · 20
- Harris 21 km · 19
- Centerville 25 km · 11
- Richmond 26 km · 17
- Blue Mound 26 km · 10
Questions about hail in Welda
How often does it hail in Welda, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Welda since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #430 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Welda?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Welda?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 11, 2020 near 3.62 NNE Welda. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Welda?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Welda had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Welda since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 11, 2020.
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.