Hail history for Hanover, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hanover since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hanover
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2019
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 2016
42 reports on 34 days since 1964 · #155 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Hanover
- 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 Hanover
The latest hail report in and around Hanover is from September 21, 2019, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hanover logged 25 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #155 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hanover accounts for 11% of the 399 reports filed in Washington County.
10% 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 April 26, 2016 near 0.69 N Hanover.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (29% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hanover 1.3
- Washington County 9.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hanover 17
- Washington County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hanover 10%
- Washington 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hanover | Washington | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hanover | Washington | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Hanover | Washington | 16:10 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 17 40%
- 1–2 in 21 50%
- 2 in + 4 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Hanover | Washington | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Hanover | Washington | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Hanover | Washington | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hanover | Washington | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Hanover | Washington | 10:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hanover | Washington | 10:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hanover
- Bremen 7 km · 24
- Washington 17 km · 46
- Barnes 20 km · 14
- Marysville 21 km · 56
- Greenleaf 21 km · 28
- Waterville 25 km · 26
- Oketo 25 km · 11
- Morrowville 26 km · 24
Questions about hail in Hanover
How often does it hail in Hanover, Kansas?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hanover since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #155 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hanover?
Most reports come in August, September, June. August alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hanover?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 26, 2016 near 0.69 N Hanover. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hanover?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2019 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hanover had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hanover since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 21, 2019.
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.