Hail history for Americus, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Americus since 2010, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Americus
- Last hail
- May 23, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 17, 2022
27 reports on 18 days since 2010 · #309 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Americus
- 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 Americus
The latest hail report in and around Americus is from May 23, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Americus logged 27 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #309 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Americus accounts for 7% of the 388 reports filed in Lyon County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 17, 2022 near 7.01 NNE Plymouth.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Americus 1.4
- Lyon County 10.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Americus 18
- Lyon County 90
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Americus 4%
- Lyon County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.78 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.69 NE Plymouth | Lyon | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 22%
- 1–2 in 20 74%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.78 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.95 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.95 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.41 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.01 NNE Plymouth | Lyon | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.93 S Bushong | Lyon | 15:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Americus
- Dunlap 12 km · 15
- Emporia 13 km · 99
- Allen 18 km · 16
- Admire 20 km · 23
- Council Grove 27 km · 48
- Reading 27 km · 17
- Strong City 27 km · 17
- Olpe 28 km · 35
Questions about hail in Americus
How often does it hail in Americus, Kansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Americus since 2010. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #309 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Americus?
Most reports come in April, May, September. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Americus?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 17, 2022 near 7.01 NNE Plymouth. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Americus?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Americus had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 23, 2024.
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.