Hail history for Burrton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burrton since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burrton
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 26, 1971
23 reports on 20 days since 1971 · #378 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Burrton
- 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 Burrton
The latest hail report in and around Burrton is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burrton logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #378 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burrton accounts for 7% of the 324 reports filed in Harvey 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 26, 1971.
The busiest year was 2001, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (22% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burrton 0.3
- Harvey County 6.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burrton 6
- Harvey County 64
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burrton 4%
- Harvey 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1971 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Harvey | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Burrton | Harvey | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burrton | Harvey | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Park City | Sedgwick | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Burrton | Harvey | 18:59 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 35%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Burrton | Harvey | 00:58 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Burrton | Harvey | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Burrton | Harvey | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Burrton | Harvey | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.35 SSE Buhler | Reno | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Burrton | Harvey | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Burrton | Harvey | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burrton | Harvey | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Wichita | Sedgwick | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Burrton | Harvey | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Burrton | Harvey | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Burrton | Harvey | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burrton
- Halstead 14 km · 39
- Buhler 15 km · 30
- Mount Hope 17 km · 68
- Haven 17 km · 39
- Yoder 19 km · 26
- Hutchinson 21 km · 193
- Bentley 21 km · 19
- Moundridge 24 km · 35
Questions about hail in Burrton
How often does it hail in Burrton, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burrton since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #378 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burrton?
Most reports come in April, May, September. April alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burrton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 26, 1971. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burrton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Burrton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.