Hail history for Fulton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fulton since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fulton
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 2, 2008
17 reports on 13 days since 1961 · #475 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Fulton
- 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 Fulton
The latest hail report in and around Fulton is from April 26, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fulton logged 6 reports on 4 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 #475 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fulton accounts for 10% of the 173 reports filed in Bourbon 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 2, 2008 near 2.76 S Prescott.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fulton 0.3
- Bourbon County 4.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fulton 4
- Bourbon County 48
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fulton 0%
- Bourbon 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Prescott | Linn | — | 10:34 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Fulton | Bourbon | $25K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fulton | Bourbon | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Fulton | Bourbon | $25K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fulton | Bourbon | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Fulton | Bourbon | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 WNW Fulton | Bourbon | — | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Prescott | Linn | — | 10:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 S Prescott | Linn | — | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 E Harding | Bourbon | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fulton | Bourbon | — | 01:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fulton
- Devon 13 km · 14
- Mapleton 14 km · 10
- Mound City 17 km · 18
- Pleasanton 19 km · 14
- Fort Scott 20 km · 43
- Blue Mound 27 km · 10
- Uniontown 29 km · 13
- Bronson 34 km · 20
Questions about hail in Fulton
How often does it hail in Fulton, Kansas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fulton since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #475 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fulton?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fulton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 2, 2008 near 2.76 S Prescott. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fulton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fulton 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 26, 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.