Hail history for Carlton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlton since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carlton
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2014
31 reports on 23 days since 1975 · #261 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Carlton
- 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 Carlton
The latest hail report in and around Carlton is from April 26, 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 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carlton logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #261 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carlton accounts for 6% of the 481 reports filed in Dickinson 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 May 7, 2014 near 0.88 NW Elmo.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2002, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carlton 0.7
- Dickinson County 11.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carlton 11
- Dickinson County 82
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carlton 0%
- Dickinson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Elmo | Dickinson | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Carlton | Dickinson | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dickinson | 20:45 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 10 32%
- 1–2 in 21 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Carlton | Dickinson | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Carlton | Dickinson | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.62 W Carlton | Dickinson | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Elmo | Dickinson | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.27 WSW Carlton | Dickinson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Carlton | Dickinson | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Holland | Dickinson | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Carlton | Dickinson | 19:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carlton
Questions about hail in Carlton
How often does it hail in Carlton, Kansas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlton since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #261 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carlton?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carlton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2014 near 0.88 NW Elmo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carlton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 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 Carlton 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 April 26, 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.