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Hail history for Ottawa, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ottawa on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Ottawa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Le Loup 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ottawa |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Ottawa 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Ottawa |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ottawa Muni Airport, Richter 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ottawa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ottawa by year
When hail season peaks near Ottawa
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (9).
Largest hail storms near Ottawa
Sep 10, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Centropolis (9 mi from Ottawa)
Apr 13, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ottawa (1 mi from Ottawa)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of 2 inch diameter hail across the street from the Ottawa High School. Photos were sent via email.Apr 2, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ottawa (0 mi from Ottawa)
Mar 9, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Centropolis (5 mi from Ottawa)
May 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ottawa (0 mi from Ottawa)
National Weather Service description (English): A second swath of golf ball size hail was reported along this path by several spotters. Hail with this storm was more sporadic, but larger than with the previous cell.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ottawa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | EF2 | Ottawa 3 mi from Ottawa |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Princeton 9 mi from Ottawa |
| May 21, 2011 | EF0 | Worden 9 mi from Ottawa |
| Jun 20, 2009 | EF0 | Princeton 9 mi from Ottawa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ottawa
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ottawa since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 6, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Ottawa, Homewood, Ottawa Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ottawa 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ottawa Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Richter 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Pomona, Ottawa Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Ottawa, Ottawa Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Ottawa 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Ottawa 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Ottawa Muni Airport 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; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Ottawa.
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