Hail history for Harris, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harris since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harris
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2020
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 11, 2020
19 reports on 14 days since 1983 · #443 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Harris
- 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 Harris
The latest hail report in and around Harris is from July 11, 2020, 3.00 in (teacup size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harris logged 9 reports on 7 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 #443 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Harris accounts for 11% of the 175 reports filed in Anderson County.
5% 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 July 11, 2020 near 2.82 S Harris.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harris 0.5
- Anderson County 4.7
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harris 7
- Anderson County 44
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harris 5%
- Anderson County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.82 S Harris | Anderson | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Harris | Anderson | 02:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Harris | Anderson | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Anderson | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Amiot | Anderson | 22:58 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 58%
- 1–2 in 7 37%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.82 S Harris | Anderson | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Amiot | Anderson | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ENE Amiot | Anderson | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Harris | Anderson | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Harris | Anderson | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WNW Harris | Anderson | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Harris | Anderson | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Harris | Anderson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Harris | Anderson | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Harris | Anderson | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Harris | Anderson | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Harris | Anderson | 19:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Harris
- Waverly 16 km · 26
- Westphalia 16 km · 20
- Garnett 18 km · 39
- Williamsburg 18 km · 18
- Richmond 19 km · 17
- Welda 21 km · 20
- Melvern 27 km · 34
- New Strawn 27 km · 15
Questions about hail in Harris
How often does it hail in Harris, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harris since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #443 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harris?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harris?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 11, 2020 near 2.82 S Harris. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harris?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2020 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Harris had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harris since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 11, 2020.
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.