Hail history for Caney, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caney since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Caney
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 1, 2024
34 reports on 24 days since 1996 · #225 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Caney
- 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 Caney
The latest hail report in and around Caney is from May 26, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Caney logged 28 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #225 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Caney accounts for 10% of the 328 reports filed in Montgomery County.
6% 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 1, 2024 near 1.3 ESE Caney.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Caney 1.4
- Montgomery County 8.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Caney 18
- Montgomery County 80
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Caney 6%
- Montgomery 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 S Howard | Elk | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 29%
- 1–2 in 22 65%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 SE Caney | Montgomery | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.77 SE Caney | Montgomery | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ENE Caney | Montgomery | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Caney | Montgomery | 20:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Caney
- Havana 9 km · 15
- Tyro 10 km · 15
- Chautauqua 22 km · 12
- Coffeyville 25 km · 69
- Sedan 26 km · 52
- Independence 31 km · 53
- Elk City 31 km · 19
- Elgin 31 km · 15
Questions about hail in Caney
How often does it hail in Caney, Kansas?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Caney since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #225 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Caney?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Caney?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 1, 2024 near 1.3 ESE Caney. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Caney?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Caney 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 May 26, 2024.
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.