Hail history for Glen Elder, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Elder since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glen Elder
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 25, 2024
24 reports on 21 days since 1979 · #362 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Glen Elder
- 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 Glen Elder
The latest hail report in and around Glen Elder is from August 19, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glen Elder logged 9 reports on 6 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 #362 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glen Elder accounts for 8% of the 299 reports filed in Mitchell 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 May 25, 2024 near 0.87 NW Glen Elder.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (21% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glen Elder 0.5
- Mitchell County 7.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glen Elder 6
- Mitchell County 81
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glen Elder 0%
- Mitchell 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.67 E Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 W Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mitchell | — | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mitchell | — | 23:10 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 13 54%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 ENE Glen Elder Res | Mitchell | — | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.67 E Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 W Glen Elder | Mitchell | $25K | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Glen Elder | Mitchell | $50K | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.11 NW Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.07 W Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Agra | Phillips | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Glen Elder | Mitchell | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glen Elder
- Cawker City 11 km · 30
- Beloit 17 km · 77
- Ionia 18 km · 22
- Downs 21 km · 23
- Tipton 23 km · 23
- Jewell 23 km · 21
- Randall 27 km · 22
- Asherville 30 km · 17
Questions about hail in Glen Elder
How often does it hail in Glen Elder, Kansas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Elder since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #362 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glen Elder?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glen Elder?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 25, 2024 near 0.87 NW Glen Elder. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glen Elder?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 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 Glen Elder 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 August 19, 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.