Hail history for Whiting, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whiting since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Whiting
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2011
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 19, 2011
21 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #415 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Whiting
- 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 Whiting
The latest hail report in and around Whiting is from August 19, 2011, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Whiting logged 12 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #415 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Whiting accounts for 8% of the 248 reports filed in Jackson 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 19, 2011 near 2.13 E Whiting.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 10 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (62% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Whiting 0.6
- Jackson County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Whiting 3
- Jackson County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Whiting 0%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Whiting | Jackson | $5K | 22:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ENE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ENE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 NE Whiting | Jackson | $3K | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whiting | Jackson | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 29%
- 1–2 in 15 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 E Whiting | Jackson | $10K | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Whiting | Jackson | $5K | 22:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ENE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.62 NE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.75 ENE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 NE Whiting | Jackson | $3K | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 NE Whiting | Jackson | $5K | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Whiting | Jackson | — | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Whiting | Jackson | — | 10:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whiting | Jackson | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Whiting
Questions about hail in Whiting
How often does it hail in Whiting, Kansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whiting since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #415 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Whiting?
Most reports come in August, April, May. August alone accounts for 62% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Whiting?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 19, 2011 near 2.13 E Whiting. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Whiting?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2011 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Whiting had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whiting since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 19, 2011.
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.