Hail history for Elyria, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elyria since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elyria
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 1966
19 reports on 17 days since 1962 · #441 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Elyria
- 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 Elyria
The latest hail report in and around Elyria is from April 14, 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 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elyria 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 #441 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elyria accounts for 4% of the 444 reports filed in McPherson 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 7, 1966.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elyria 0.4
- McPherson County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elyria 7
- McPherson County 89
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elyria 11%
- McPherson County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1966 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Mcpherson | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1964 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mcpherson | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Elyria | Mcpherson | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.97 NNE Elyria | Mcpherson | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 S Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 20:02 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 4 21%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 N Elyria | Mcpherson | 22:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Elyria | Mcpherson | 22:09 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Elyria | Mcpherson | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Elyria | Mcpherson | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.97 NNE Elyria | Mcpherson | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 ENE Elyria | Mcpherson | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.28 WNW Elyria | Mcpherson | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.29 ESE Groveland | Mcpherson | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 S Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 S Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SE Mc Pherson | Mcpherson | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elyria
Questions about hail in Elyria
How often does it hail in Elyria, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elyria since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #441 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elyria?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elyria?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 7, 1966. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elyria?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Elyria 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 14, 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.