Hail history for Burns, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burns since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burns
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 8, 2011
27 reports on 21 days since 1996 · #312 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Burns
- 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 Burns
The latest hail report in and around Burns is from April 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 23, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burns logged 17 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #312 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burns accounts for 8% of the 340 reports filed in Marion County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 8, 2011 near 1.77 WNW Burns.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burns 0.8
- Marion County 7.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burns 11
- Marion County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burns 0%
- Marion 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WNW Burns | Marion | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | $33K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | $5K | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 41%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 10.23 NE Potwin | Butler | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.82 NNW Burns | Marion | — | 09:17 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNE Burns | Marion | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.01 NE Potwin | Butler | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 11.64 NE Potwin | Butler | — | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WNW Burns | Marion | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Burns | Marion | $33K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burns
- Florence 17 km · 26
- Potwin 20 km · 24
- Peabody 21 km · 45
- Elbing 21 km · 10
- Cassoday 23 km · 35
- Whitewater 27 km · 35
- El Dorado 30 km · 119
- Matfield Green 30 km · 12
Questions about hail in Burns
How often does it hail in Burns, Kansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burns since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #312 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burns?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burns?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 8, 2011 near 1.77 WNW Burns. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burns?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 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 Burns 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 April 23, 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.