Hail history for Abilene, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abilene since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Abilene
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 1, 2011
74 reports on 47 days since 1967 · #49 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Abilene
- 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 Abilene
The latest hail report in and around Abilene is from June 10, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Abilene logged 44 reports on 21 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #49 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Abilene accounts for 15% of the 481 reports filed in Dickinson County.
15% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 1, 2011 near 0.54 W Abilene.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (24). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Abilene 2.2
- Dickinson County 11.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Abilene 21
- Dickinson County 82
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Abilene 15%
- Dickinson County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.54 W Abilene | Dickinson | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 3 N Abilene | Dickinson | $20K | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Abilene | Dickinson | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Abilene | Dickinson | — | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Abilene | Dickinson | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 18%
- 1–2 in 50 68%
- 2 in + 11 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.77 WNW Detroit | Dickinson | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Abilene | Dickinson | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 WNW Abilene | Dickinson | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Abilene | Dickinson | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Abilene | Dickinson | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Abilene | Dickinson | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Abilene | Dickinson | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Abilene Arpt | Dickinson | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.26 WNW Abilene | Dickinson | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Abilene | Dickinson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Abilene | Dickinson | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.54 E Abilene | Dickinson | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Abilene
- Detroit 9 km · 11
- Enterprise 10 km · 35
- Solomon 12 km · 26
- Navarre 17 km · 14
- Chapman 19 km · 19
- Niles 20 km · 12
- New Cambria 25 km · 17
- Carlton 27 km · 31
Questions about hail in Abilene
How often does it hail in Abilene, Kansas?
74 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abilene since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Abilene?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Abilene?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 1, 2011 near 0.54 W Abilene. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Abilene?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Abilene had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 reports. The most recent was June 10, 2026.
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.