Hail history for Wilsey, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilsey since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wilsey
- Last hail
- May 25, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 13, 1998
32 reports on 23 days since 1982 · #258 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Wilsey
- 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 Wilsey
The latest hail report in and around Wilsey is from May 25, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wilsey logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #258 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wilsey accounts for 12% of the 278 reports filed in Morris County.
9% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 13, 1998 near 4 N Wilsey.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2005, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (22% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wilsey 0.6
- Morris County 6.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wilsey 10
- Morris County 66
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wilsey 9%
- Morris County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | 4 N Wilsey | Morris | $2K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Wilsey | Morris | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 N Wilsey | Morris | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Morris | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6 N Wilsey | Morris | — | 18:45 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 14 44%
- 1–2 in 15 47%
- 2 in + 3 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Wilsey | Morris | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.03 WNW Kelso | Morris | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Kelso | Morris | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Wilsey | Morris | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Wilsey | Morris | 23:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Wilsey | Morris | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.03 WNW Kelso | Morris | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNW Wilsey | Morris | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Wilsey | Morris | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Wilsey | Morris | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Wilsey | Morris | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Hartford | Lyon | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wilsey
- Herington 13 km · 14
- Parkerville 14 km · 11
- Council Grove 16 km · 48
- Burdick 17 km · 20
- White City 18 km · 23
- Dwight 24 km · 21
- Lost Springs 26 km · 11
- Dunlap 28 km · 15
Questions about hail in Wilsey
How often does it hail in Wilsey, Kansas?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilsey since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #258 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wilsey?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wilsey?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 13, 1998 near 4 N Wilsey. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wilsey?
The most recent report in this data is from May 25, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wilsey had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 25, 2024.
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.