Hail history for Bentley, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bentley since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bentley
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 15, 2016
19 reports on 17 days since 1968 · #435 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Bentley
- 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 Bentley
The latest hail report in and around Bentley is from July 8, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bentley logged 9 reports on 8 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 #435 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bentley accounts for 1% of the 1,398 reports filed in Sedgwick County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 15, 2016 near 0.69 N Bentley.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bentley 0.5
- Sedgwick County 35.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bentley 8
- Sedgwick County 173
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bentley 6%
- Sedgwick County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 NNE Bentley | Sedgwick | $50K | 17:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 1 6%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Bentley | Sedgwick | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 NNE Bentley | Sedgwick | $50K | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.42 W Sedgwick | Harvey | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 SE Hutchinson | Reno | — | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SSE Elmdale | Chase | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Halstead | Harvey | — | 23:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bentley
- Sedgwick 9 km · 27
- Mount Hope 12 km · 68
- Colwich 12 km · 17
- Halstead 13 km · 39
- Maize 13 km · 27
- Valley Center 14 km · 34
- Andale 15 km · 28
- Park City 19 km · 40
Questions about hail in Bentley
How often does it hail in Bentley, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bentley since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #435 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bentley?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bentley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 15, 2016 near 0.69 N Bentley. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bentley?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bentley had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 8, 2025.
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.