Hail history for Bluff City, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluff City since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bluff City
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 17, 1959
23 reports on 19 days since 1959 · #377 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Bluff City
- 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 Bluff City
The latest hail report in and around Bluff City is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bluff City logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #377 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bluff City accounts for 6% of the 366 reports filed in Harper County.
9% 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 May 17, 1959.
The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (57% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bluff City 0.3
- Harper County 4.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bluff City 7
- Harper County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bluff City 9%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1959 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Harper | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Bluff City | Harper | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Bluff City | Harper | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Bluff City | Harper | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bluff City | Harper | 15:53 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 6 26%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Bluff City | Harper | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 SSE Bluff City | Harper | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Bluff City | Harper | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 SSE Bluff City | Harper | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.54 SW Bluff City | Harper | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 W Bluff City | Harper | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Bluff City | Harper | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Bluff City | Harper | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Bluff City | Harper | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Bluff City | Harper | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Bluff City | Harper | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Bluff City | Harper | 15:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bluff City
Questions about hail in Bluff City
How often does it hail in Bluff City, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluff City since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #377 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bluff City?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 57% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bluff City?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 17, 1959. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bluff City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bluff City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.