Hail history for Denison, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Denison since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Denison
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 13, 2024
12 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #565 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Denison
- 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 Denison
The latest hail report in and around Denison is from June 13, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Denison logged 7 reports on 7 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 #565 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Denison accounts for 5% of the 248 reports filed in Jackson 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 June 13, 2024 near 0.69 S Birmingham.
The busiest year was 2001, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Denison 0.3
- Jackson County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Denison 7
- Jackson County 58
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Denison 0%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Birmingham | Jackson | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Denison | Jackson | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Birmingham | Jackson | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Denison | Jackson | 06:39 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Birmingham | Jackson | 17:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 17%
- 1–2 in 10 83%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Birmingham | Jackson | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Birmingham | Jackson | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Birmingham | Jackson | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Birmingham | Jackson | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Denison | Jackson | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Denison | Jackson | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Denison | Jackson | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Denison | Jackson | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Denison | Jackson | 06:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Denison | Jackson | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Denison | Jackson | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jackson | 22:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Denison
Questions about hail in Denison
How often does it hail in Denison, Kansas?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Denison since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #565 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Denison?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Denison?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 13, 2024 near 0.69 S Birmingham. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Denison?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 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 Denison had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 13, 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.