Hail history for Bronson, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bronson since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bronson
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 8, 2025
20 reports on 17 days since 1972 · #417 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Bronson
- 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 Bronson
The latest hail report in and around Bronson is from June 8, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bronson logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #417 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bronson accounts for 12% of the 173 reports filed in Bourbon County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 8, 2025 near 2.64 SE Bronson.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bronson 0.6
- Bourbon County 4.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bronson 10
- Bourbon County 48
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bronson 5%
- Bourbon 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.64 SE Bronson | Bourbon | $5K | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Bourbon | $2.0 million | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.77 ESE Moran | Allen | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bronson | Bourbon | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NE Bronson | Bourbon | — | 20:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 9 45%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.64 SE Bronson | Bourbon | $5K | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Bronson | Bourbon | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bronson | Bourbon | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Bronson | Bourbon | — | 04:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NE Bronson | Bourbon | — | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bronson | Bourbon | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Bronson | Bourbon | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Bronson | Bourbon | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Bourbon | $2.0 million | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.77 ESE Moran | Allen | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.73 E Bronson | Bourbon | — | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Bronson | Bourbon | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bronson
Questions about hail in Bronson
How often does it hail in Bronson, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bronson since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #417 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bronson?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bronson?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 8, 2025 near 2.64 SE Bronson. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bronson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bronson 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 June 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.