Hail history for Wichita, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wichita since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wichita
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 27
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 60 reports
- Largest ever
- 7.75 in
- softball · Sep 15, 2010
669 reports on 251 days since 1955 · #1 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Wichita
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Wichita is from June 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 27 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on September 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wichita logged 361 reports on 90 hail days, about 18.1 reports a year. That is 27.8 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #1 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wichita accounts for 48% of the 1,398 reports filed in Sedgwick County.
8% 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 7.75 in (softball) on September 15, 2010 near 1.75 W (Ict)wichita Arpt.
Reports were down 48% in 2016–2025 (124) compared with 2006–2015 (237). The busiest year was 2012, with 55 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wichita 18.1
- Sedgwick County 35.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wichita 90
- Sedgwick County 173
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wichita 8%
- Sedgwick 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 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 20 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 23 | ||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 7 | 10 | 17 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 9 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 5 | 2.75 in | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 3 | 2.25 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2010 | 7.75 insoftball | 1.75 W (Ict)wichita Arpt | Sedgwick | $20K | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1963 | 5.00 insoftball | — | Sedgwick | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 2000 | 4.50 insoftball | Wichita | Sedgwick | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 1992 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Sedgwick | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1992 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Sedgwick | —59 injured | 11:15 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 207 31%
- 1–2 in 407 61%
- 2 in + 55 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Maize | Sedgwick | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 SW Bellaire | Sedgwick | 05:58 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSW Bellaire | Sedgwick | 00:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Wichita | Sedgwick | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.35 ESE Eastborough | Sedgwick | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.28 W Wichita | Sedgwick | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.35 WNW Wichita | Sedgwick | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 S Eastborough | Sedgwick | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.09 SSE Maize | Sedgwick | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 SSW Maize | Sedgwick | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 S Maize | Sedgwick | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Maize | Sedgwick | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wichita
Questions about hail in Wichita
How often does it hail in Wichita, Kansas?
669 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wichita since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 18.1 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wichita?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wichita?
7.75 in (softball size) on September 15, 2010 near 1.75 W (Ict)wichita Arpt. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wichita?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 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 Wichita had in the last five years?
27 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 60 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.