Hail history for Grinnell, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grinnell since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grinnell
- Last hail
- Jul 31, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 22, 2008
44 reports on 33 days since 1990 · #141 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Grinnell
- 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 Grinnell
The latest hail report in and around Grinnell is from July 31, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grinnell logged 29 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #141 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grinnell accounts for 10% of the 450 reports filed in Gove County.
14% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 22, 2008 near 4 SSE Angelus.
Reports were up 42% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grinnell 1.4
- Gove County 12.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grinnell 20
- Gove County 100
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grinnell 14%
- Gove County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | 4 SSE Angelus | Sheridan | $10K | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 SSE Angelus | Sheridan | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1991 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Gove | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 ESE Grinnell | Gove | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.28 ESE Grinnell | Gove | — | 18:25 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 10 23%
- 1–2 in 28 64%
- 2 in + 6 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.33 E Campus | Gove | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.66 SSW Angelus | Sheridan | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 ESE Grinnell | Gove | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.28 ESE Grinnell | Gove | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Grinnell | Gove | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.07 SSE Grinnell | Gove | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Grinnell | Gove | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 S Angelus | Sheridan | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.68 S Grinnell | Gove | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.02 SSE Grinnell | Gove | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.41 SE Angelus | Sheridan | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.41 SSW Grinnell | Gove | 13:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grinnell
Questions about hail in Grinnell
How often does it hail in Grinnell, Kansas?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grinnell since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #141 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grinnell?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grinnell?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 22, 2008 near 4 SSE Angelus. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grinnell?
The most recent report in this data is from July 31, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Grinnell had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was July 31, 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.