Hail HistoryHail history for Ottawa County, KS
210 hail reports in Ottawa County since 2006 on 86 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 1, 2018.
Recent hail in Ottawa County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bennington 1 hail report |
| May 17, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Tescott, Ada, Minneapolis 4 hail reports |
| May 14, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Culver 2 hail reports |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lindsey 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bennington 1 hail report |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lamar 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ottawa County by year
When hail season peaks in Ottawa County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ottawa County
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ottawa County since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Oct 4, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Niles, Bennington, Culver 4 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Culver, Tescott, Minneapolis 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Sumnerville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Tescott 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 91 mph, estimated | Tescott, Lamar, Wells 4 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Niles, Bennington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Wells 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Minneapolis 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Minneapolis 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Culver 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ottawa County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).