Hail history for Wellsville, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wellsville since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wellsville
- Last hail
- Sep 15, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 23, 2023
25 reports on 19 days since 1959 · #357 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Wellsville
- 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 Wellsville
The latest hail report in and around Wellsville is from September 15, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wellsville logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #357 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wellsville accounts for 10% of the 250 reports filed in Franklin County.
4% 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 September 23, 2023 near Wellsville.
The busiest year was 2000, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in September (36% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wellsville 0.3
- Franklin County 5.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wellsville 5
- Franklin County 51
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wellsville 4%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wellsville | Franklin | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wellsville | Franklin | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wellsville | Franklin | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 SE Baldwin | Douglas | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Wellsville | Franklin | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 32%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 S Edgerton | Miami | 22:58 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6.19 W Antioch | Miami | 07:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wellsville | Franklin | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Wellsville | Franklin | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wellsville | Franklin | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Wellsville | Franklin | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Wellsville | Franklin | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Wellsville | Franklin | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ESE Le Loup | Franklin | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Wellsville | Franklin | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 E Baldwin | Douglas | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wellsville | Franklin | 14:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wellsville
- Edgerton 11 km · 30
- Baldwin City 12 km · 46
- Gardner 17 km · 31
- Rantoul 19 km · 15
- Hillsdale 20 km · 18
- Ottawa 21 km · 75
- Spring Hill 23 km · 26
- Paola 24 km · 44
Questions about hail in Wellsville
How often does it hail in Wellsville, Kansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wellsville since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #357 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wellsville?
Most reports come in September, April, May. September alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wellsville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 23, 2023 near Wellsville. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wellsville?
The most recent report in this data is from September 15, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wellsville 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 September 15, 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.