Hail history for Willard, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Willard since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Willard
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 28, 2019
19 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #448 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Willard
- 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 Willard
The latest hail report in and around Willard is from April 4, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Willard logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #448 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Willard accounts for 3% of the 634 reports filed in Shawnee County.
5% 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 May 28, 2019 near 3.45 S Willard.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 84% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Willard 0.5
- Shawnee County 13.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Willard 9
- Shawnee County 94
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Willard 5%
- Shawnee 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 S Willard | Shawnee | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Willard | Shawnee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shawnee | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 00:10 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 5 26%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 07:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 S Willard | Shawnee | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Willard | Shawnee | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 S Willard | Shawnee | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Willard | Shawnee | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Willard | Shawnee | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Willard | Shawnee | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Willard | Shawnee | 17:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Willard
- Rossville 5 km · 27
- Silver Lake 7 km · 26
- Maple Hill 7 km · 24
- St. Marys 15 km · 29
- Delia 16 km · 16
- Paxico 20 km · 14
- Topeka 22 km · 383
- Auburn 23 km · 49
Questions about hail in Willard
How often does it hail in Willard, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Willard since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #448 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Willard?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Willard?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 28, 2019 near 3.45 S Willard. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Willard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Willard had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 4, 2023.
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.