Hail history for Elk Falls, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Falls since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elk Falls
- Last hail
- Aug 10, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 10, 2008
18 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #452 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Elk Falls
- 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 Elk Falls
The latest hail report in and around Elk Falls is from August 10, 2025, 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 August 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elk Falls logged 14 reports on 9 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 #452 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elk Falls accounts for 11% of the 159 reports filed in Elk County.
11% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2008 near 0.55 W Elk Falls.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elk Falls 0.7
- Elk County 4.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elk Falls 9
- Elk County 37
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elk Falls 11%
- Elk County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.2 E Elk Falls | Elk | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Elk Falls | Elk | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.59 ESE Moline Elk Co Arpt | Elk | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 22%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WNW Elk Falls | Elk | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 W Elk Falls | Elk | 05:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Elk Falls | Elk | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.2 E Elk Falls | Elk | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Elk Falls | Elk | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.59 ESE Moline Elk Co Arpt | Elk | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elk Falls
Questions about hail in Elk Falls
How often does it hail in Elk Falls, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Falls since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #452 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elk Falls?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elk Falls?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 10, 2008 near 0.55 W Elk Falls. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elk Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from August 10, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elk Falls 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 August 10, 2025.
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.