Hail history for Anthony, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anthony since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anthony
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 30, 2024
73 reports on 60 days since 1955 · #52 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Anthony
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Anthony is from June 18, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Anthony
The latest hail report in and around Anthony is from June 18, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anthony logged 27 reports on 21 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 #52 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anthony accounts for 20% of the 366 reports filed in Harper County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 30, 2024 near Anthony.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2002, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anthony 1.4
- Harper County 4.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anthony 21
- Harper County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anthony 8%
- Harper 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | Anthony | Harper | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Anthony | Harper | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1971 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Harper | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | Viola | Sedgwick | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.25 NNW Anthony | Harper | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 27 37%
- 1–2 in 40 55%
- 2 in + 6 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anthony | Harper | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NNW Anthony | Harper | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Anthony | Harper | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Anthony | Harper | 23:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | Anthony | Harper | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Anthony | Harper | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Anthony | Harper | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Anthony | Harper | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Anthony | Harper | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Anthony | Harper | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Anthony | Harper | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.15 N Anthony | Harper | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anthony
Questions about hail in Anthony
How often does it hail in Anthony, Kansas?
73 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anthony since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anthony?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anthony?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 30, 2024 near Anthony. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anthony?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anthony had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 18, 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.