Hail history for Grenola, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grenola since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grenola
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 14, 1985
25 reports on 21 days since 1983 · #349 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Grenola
- 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 Grenola
The latest hail report in and around Grenola is from April 19, 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 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grenola logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #349 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grenola accounts for 16% of the 159 reports filed in Elk County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 14, 1985.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grenola 0.5
- Elk County 4.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grenola 8
- Elk County 37
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grenola 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Elk | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grenola | Elk | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grenola | Elk | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Chetopa | Labette | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grenola | Elk | 04:42 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 11 44%
- 1–2 in 13 52%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3.02 NE Grenola | Elk | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Grenola | Elk | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Grenola | Elk | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Grenola | Elk | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Grenola | Elk | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NW Grenola | Elk | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grenola | Elk | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grenola | Elk | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Humboldt | Allen | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Chetopa | Labette | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Grenola | Elk | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 N Winfield | Cowley | 08:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grenola
Questions about hail in Grenola
How often does it hail in Grenola, Kansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grenola since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #349 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grenola?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grenola?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 14, 1985. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grenola?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 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 Grenola 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 19, 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.