Hail history for Highland, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Highland since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Highland
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 21, 2011
15 reports on 14 days since 1973 · #515 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Highland
- 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 Highland
The latest hail report in and around Highland is from April 4, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Highland logged 9 reports on 8 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 #515 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Highland accounts for 17% of the 90 reports filed in Doniphan County.
13% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 21, 2011 near 0.69 N Highland.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Highland 0.5
- Doniphan County 1.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Highland 8
- Doniphan County 22
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Highland 13%
- Doniphan County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Highland | Doniphan | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Highland | Doniphan | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Highland | Doniphan | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.92 NE Highland | Doniphan | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Highland | Doniphan | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.92 NE Highland | Doniphan | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Highland | Doniphan | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Highland | Doniphan | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Highland | Doniphan | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Highland | Doniphan | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Highland | Doniphan | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Highland | Doniphan | 04:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Highland | Doniphan | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Highland | Doniphan | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland | Doniphan | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Highland | Doniphan | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland | Doniphan | 16:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Highland
Questions about hail in Highland
How often does it hail in Highland, Kansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Highland since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #515 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Highland?
Most reports come in May, August, March. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Highland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 21, 2011 near 0.69 N Highland. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Highland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Highland 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 4, 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.