Hail history for Bunker Hill, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bunker Hill since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bunker Hill
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 17, 2004
26 reports on 21 days since 1975 · #327 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Bunker Hill
- 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 Bunker Hill
The latest hail report in and around Bunker Hill is from August 14, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bunker Hill logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #327 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bunker Hill accounts for 5% of the 493 reports filed in Russell County.
4% 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 May 17, 2004 near 2 N Bunker Hill.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (58% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bunker Hill 0.8
- Russell County 11.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bunker Hill 12
- Russell County 85
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bunker Hill 4%
- Russell 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Bunker Hill | Russell | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Homer | Russell | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Bunker Hill | Russell | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Bunker Hill | Russell | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Bunker Hill | Russell | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 31%
- 1–2 in 17 65%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ENE Homer | Russell | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.28 WNW Bunker Hill | Russell | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.63 NW Homer | Russell | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Bunker Hill | Russell | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Homer | Russell | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.08 W Bunker Hill | Russell | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Bunker Hill | Russell | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Bunker Hill | Russell | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Bunker Hill | Russell | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Bunker Hill | Russell | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Bunker Hill | Russell | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Bunker Hill | Russell | 17:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bunker Hill
Questions about hail in Bunker Hill
How often does it hail in Bunker Hill, Kansas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bunker Hill since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #327 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bunker Hill?
Most reports come in May, September, April. May alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bunker Hill?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 17, 2004 near 2 N Bunker Hill. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bunker Hill?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bunker Hill had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bunker Hill 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.