Hail history for Carbondale, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbondale since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carbondale
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 28, 2012
30 reports on 21 days since 1961 · #272 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Carbondale
- 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 Carbondale
The latest hail report in and around Carbondale is from April 4, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carbondale logged 19 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 46% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #272 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carbondale accounts for 7% of the 460 reports filed in Osage 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 March 28, 2012 near 2.56 ENE Scranton.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carbondale 0.9
- Osage County 11.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carbondale 10
- Osage County 78
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carbondale 10%
- Osage County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.56 ENE Scranton | Osage | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.91 SSW Carbondale | Osage | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.63 NE Scranton | Osage | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Scranton | Osage | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 SSW Carbondale | Osage | 17:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 40%
- 1–2 in 15 50%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3.45 N Scranton | Osage | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.26 ENE Scranton | Osage | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.45 N Scranton | Osage | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.23 W Carbondale | Osage | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 N Scranton | Osage | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.2 NNE Scranton | Osage | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 W Carbondale | Osage | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.63 NE Scranton | Osage | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.56 ENE Scranton | Osage | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.3 WNW Carbondale | Osage | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.91 SSW Carbondale | Osage | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 SSW Carbondale | Osage | 17:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carbondale
Questions about hail in Carbondale
How often does it hail in Carbondale, Kansas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbondale since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #272 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carbondale?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carbondale?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 28, 2012 near 2.56 ENE Scranton. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carbondale?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carbondale had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 4, 2023.
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.