Hail history for Fall River, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fall River since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fall River
- Last hail
- May 30, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 26, 1991
18 reports on 14 days since 1985 · #453 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Fall River
- 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 Fall River
The latest hail report in and around Fall River is from May 30, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fall River logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #453 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fall River accounts for 8% of the 231 reports filed in Greenwood County.
17% 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 March 26, 1991.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fall River 0.5
- Greenwood County 5.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fall River 8
- Greenwood County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fall River 17%
- Greenwood 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1991 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Greenwood | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Greenwood | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Greenwood | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 19:35 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 2 11%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Fall River Res | Greenwood | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 WNW Fall River | Greenwood | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 WNW Fall River | Greenwood | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.36 N Busby | Elk | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Fall River | Greenwood | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Fall River | Greenwood | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | La Harpe | Allen | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fall River | Greenwood | 20:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fall River
Questions about hail in Fall River
How often does it hail in Fall River, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fall River since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #453 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fall River?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fall River?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 26, 1991. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fall River?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 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 Fall River had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 30, 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.