Hail history for Claflin, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Claflin since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Claflin
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 21, 1969
23 reports on 21 days since 1956 · #380 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Claflin
- 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 Claflin
The latest hail report in and around Claflin is from June 4, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Claflin logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #380 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Claflin accounts for 4% of the 536 reports filed in Barton County.
26% 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 June 21, 1969.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Claflin 0.4
- Barton County 14.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Claflin 7
- Barton County 109
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Claflin 26%
- Barton County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1969 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Barton | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1961 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Barton | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 00:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1956 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Barton | 18:45 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 7 30%
- 1–2 in 10 43%
- 2 in + 6 26%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.7 E Claflin | Barton | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 00:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Claflin | Barton | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Claflin | Barton | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Claflin | Barton | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Claflin | Barton | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Claflin | Barton | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Claflin | Barton | 17:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Claflin
Questions about hail in Claflin
How often does it hail in Claflin, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Claflin since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #380 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Claflin?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Claflin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 21, 1969. 26% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Claflin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Claflin had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 4, 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.