Hail history for Windom, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Windom since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Windom
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 16, 2001
19 reports on 15 days since 1998 · #449 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Windom
- 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 Windom
The latest hail report in and around Windom is from June 23, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Windom logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #449 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Windom accounts for 4% of the 444 reports filed in McPherson 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 16, 2001 near 12 W Mc Pherson.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Windom 0.5
- McPherson County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Windom 8
- McPherson County 89
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Windom 5%
- McPherson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 12 W Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Windom | Mcpherson | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.8 ESE Little River | Rice | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Windom | Mcpherson | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Conway Spgs | Sumner | 19:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 42%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Windom | Mcpherson | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Windom | Mcpherson | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Windom | Mcpherson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Windom | Mcpherson | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.8 ESE Little River | Rice | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Windom | Mcpherson | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.97 NNW Windom | Mcpherson | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.29 ESE Windom | Mcpherson | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SE Windom | Mcpherson | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Conway Spgs | Sumner | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Windom | Mcpherson | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Windom | Mcpherson | 20:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Windom
Questions about hail in Windom
How often does it hail in Windom, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Windom since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #449 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Windom?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Windom?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 16, 2001 near 12 W Mc Pherson. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Windom?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Windom 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 June 23, 2025.
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.