Hail history for Brownell, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brownell since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brownell
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 14, 2020
29 reports on 24 days since 1986 · #286 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Brownell
- 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 Brownell
The latest hail report in and around Brownell is from August 14, 2020, 3.00 in (teacup size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brownell logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #286 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brownell accounts for 7% of the 436 reports filed in Ness County.
10% 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 August 14, 2020 near 1.48 NNW Brownell.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2007, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brownell 0.7
- Ness County 10.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brownell 11
- Ness County 101
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brownell 10%
- Ness County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.48 NNW Brownell | Ness | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Brownell | Ness | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Brownell | Ness | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.84 E Osgood | Ness | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.52 WNW Brownell | Ness | 19:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 45%
- 1–2 in 13 45%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.48 NNW Brownell | Ness | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.84 E Osgood | Ness | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 NE Brownell | Ness | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.52 WNW Brownell | Ness | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.52 WNW Brownell | Ness | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.99 NE Brownell | Ness | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.84 E Osgood | Ness | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Brownell | Ness | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.53 ENE Osgood | Ness | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WNW Brownell | Ness | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Brownell | Ness | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Brownell | Ness | 21:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brownell
Questions about hail in Brownell
How often does it hail in Brownell, Kansas?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brownell since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #286 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brownell?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brownell?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 14, 2020 near 1.48 NNW Brownell. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brownell?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2020 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brownell had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brownell since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 14, 2020.
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.