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Centropolis, KS hail history
Every figure below is from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — the official NWS record — counting events recorded within 10 miles of the Centropolis city centroid, 1950 to present.
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Hail by year — last 15 years
| Year | Hail events ≤ 10 mi | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2.75" (baseball) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2018 | 9 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2017 | 8 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2015 | 10 | 2.75" (baseball) |
| 2014 | 6 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2013 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.88" (nickel) |
Note: the current and prior year reflect the latest NCEI compile and grow as NWS finalizes reports; same-day activity appears on this site's storm-day pages before it reaches this table.
Wind and tornado record
- 177 thunderstorm-wind events, strongest 100 mph, most recent 2026-04-17.
- 24 tornado events, most recent 2026-04-13.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Type | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Thunderstorm Wind | 64 mph | 8.7 mi |
| 2026-04-13 | Tornado | EF2 | 8.4 mi |
| 2026-04-13 | Hail | 2.00" | 9.1 mi |
| 2026-04-13 | Hail | 2.75" | 7.5 mi |
| 2025-04-17 | Hail | 1.00" | 7.1 mi |
| 2024-07-12 | Hail | 0.88" | 9 mi |
| 2024-06-07 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | 5.7 mi |
| 2024-05-19 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 10 mi |
| 2024-05-06 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 9.3 mi |
| 2024-05-06 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 9.6 mi |
2026-04-17: “Wind gusts were estimated between 60-65 mph.”
2026-04-13: “NWS storm survey revealed a tornado formed a few miles west of Ottawa and proceeded to move ESE through the southern parts of the city of Ottawa. The tornado turned to the ENE as it exited to the city and moved across interstate 35 doing more damage to structures before it ended near the Marais des”
2026-04-13: “Delayed report of 2 inch diameter hail across the street from the Ottawa High School. Photos were sent via email.”
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Nearby hail history
source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events computed 2026-08-09