Hail history for Brewster, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewster since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brewster
- Last hail
- May 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 23, 2019
50 reports on 38 days since 1962 · #106 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Brewster
- 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 Brewster
The latest hail report in and around Brewster is from May 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brewster logged 31 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #106 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brewster accounts for 10% of the 496 reports filed in Thomas County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 23, 2019 near 1.27 ESE Brewster.
Reports were up 38% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brewster 1.6
- Thomas County 12.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brewster 22
- Thomas County 117
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brewster 12%
- Thomas County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.27 ESE Brewster | Thomas | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.34 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.31 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.03 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 34%
- 1–2 in 27 54%
- 2 in + 6 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Brewster | Thomas | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Brewster | Thomas | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 S Brewster | Thomas | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 10:08 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.23 SSW Brewster | Thomas | 10:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 ESE Brewster | Thomas | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Brewster | Thomas | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.03 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 E Brewster | Thomas | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.27 ESE Brewster | Thomas | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Brewster | Thomas | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.46 SSE Brewster | Thomas | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brewster
Questions about hail in Brewster
How often does it hail in Brewster, Kansas?
50 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewster since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brewster?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brewster?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 23, 2019 near 1.27 ESE Brewster. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brewster?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 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 Brewster 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 May 16, 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.