Hail history for Argonia, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Argonia since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Argonia
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 17, 1959
29 reports on 25 days since 1959 · #284 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Argonia
- 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 Argonia
The latest hail report in and around Argonia is from July 4, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on July 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Argonia logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #284 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Argonia accounts for 5% of the 566 reports filed in Sumner County.
7% 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 May 17, 1959.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2002, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Argonia 0.5
- Sumner County 9.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Argonia 9
- Sumner County 97
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Argonia 7%
- Sumner 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1959 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Sumner | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.2 E Argonia | Sumner | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.45 E Danville | Harper | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Argonia | Sumner | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Argonia | Sumner | 18:49 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 10 34%
- 1–2 in 17 59%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.2 E Argonia | Sumner | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Argonia | Sumner | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Argonia | Sumner | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Argonia | Sumner | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Argonia | Sumner | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.45 E Danville | Harper | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Argonia | Sumner | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Argonia | Sumner | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.97 NNE Argonia | Sumner | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Argonia | Sumner | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Haven | Reno | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Argonia | Sumner | 16:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Argonia
- Milan 8 km · 12
- Conway Springs 17 km · 46
- Mayfield 20 km · 29
- Milton 20 km · 27
- Norwich 22 km · 32
- Harper 24 km · 65
- Bluff City 24 km · 23
- Viola 26 km · 34
Questions about hail in Argonia
How often does it hail in Argonia, Kansas?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Argonia since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #284 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Argonia?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Argonia?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 17, 1959. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Argonia?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Argonia had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.