Hail history for Wichita County, Kansas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Wichita County since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wichita County
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 20
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 44 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 25, 2008
331 reports on 193 days since 1957 · #63 of 106 Kansas counties
Hail map · Wichita County
- 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 Wichita County
The latest hail report in Wichita County is from September 19, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 20 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wichita County logged 167 reports on 91 hail days, about 8.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas county (8.6 a year) and ranks #63 of 106 Kansas counties for all-time reports. Wichita County holds 1% of all 40,345 hail reports in Kansas.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Kansas county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on May 25, 2008 near 13 E Leoti.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (91) compared with 2006–2015 (76). The busiest year was 1995, with 18 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wichita County 8.3
- Median Kansas county 8.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wichita County 91
- Median Kansas county 80
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wichita County 10%
- Median Kansas county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | View |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 7 | 2.50 in | — |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 8 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | 13 E Leoti | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 3.50 inteacup | 2 W Leoti | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 3.00 inteacup | Leoti | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 3.00 inteacup | 14 ESE Leoti | $800K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW Leoti | —1 injured | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 117 35%
- 1–2 in 180 54%
- 2 in + 34 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Leoti | 02:54 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Selkirk | 02:15 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Leoti | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Lydia | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 9.67 NE St Theresa | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 10.4 NNE St Theresa | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 5.03 E Marienthal | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Leoti | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Leoti | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.12 NE St Theresa | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NW Leoti | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.8 W Lydia | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Wichita County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Leoti | 74 | 3.50 in |
| Marienthal | 18 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in Wichita County
How often does it hail in Wichita County, Kansas?
331 hail reports have been logged in Wichita County since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.3 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 106 Kansas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wichita County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wichita County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 25, 2008 near 13 E Leoti. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wichita County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wichita County had in the last five years?
20 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 44 reports. The most recent was September 19, 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.