Hail history for Benton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benton
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 8, 1990
43 reports on 36 days since 1990 · #147 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Benton
- 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 Benton
The latest hail report in and around Benton is from April 23, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 23, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benton logged 23 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 77% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #147 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benton accounts for 5% of the 896 reports filed in Butler County.
2% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 8, 1990.
Reports were down 23% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benton 1.1
- Butler County 21.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benton 21
- Butler County 145
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benton 2%
- Butler 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1990 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Butler | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Benton | Butler | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 N Benton | Butler | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Butler | 22:54 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 14 33%
- 1–2 in 28 65%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NW Benton | Butler | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 06:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.35 ESE Benton | Butler | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Benton | Butler | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Benton | Butler | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Benton | Butler | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Benton | Butler | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.29 ESE Benton | Butler | 07:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benton
Questions about hail in Benton
How often does it hail in Benton, Kansas?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benton?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benton?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 8, 1990. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benton had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 23, 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.