Hail in Ottawa County, Kansas
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Ottawa County on 59 days since October 2020. That is more than 88% of US counties. It ranks 56 of 105 in Kansas.
The largest radar estimate was 3.3 inches on September 17, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 19, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2022 | 3.3 in |
| May 19, 2024 | 3.1 in |
| July 21, 2025 | 2.7 in |
| July 22, 2023 | 2.45 in |
| June 15, 2024 | 2.35 in |
| September 19, 2026 | 2.35 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 31 hail reports since October 2020, and 27 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Kansas
- Ford County: 120 days
- Thomas County: 110 days
- Logan County: 92 days
- Gove County: 88 days
- Gray County: 87 days
- Cheyenne County: 85 days