Hail history for Inman, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Inman since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Inman
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 12, 2004
25 reports on 21 days since 1981 · #351 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Inman
- 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 Inman
The latest hail report in and around Inman is from May 18, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Inman logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #351 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Inman accounts for 6% of the 444 reports filed in McPherson County.
8% 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 June 12, 2004 near 4 S Derby.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Inman 0.6
- McPherson County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Inman 8
- McPherson County 89
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Inman 8%
- McPherson 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 S Derby | Sedgwick | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.97 NNW Inman | Mcpherson | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Inman | Mcpherson | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Mcpherson | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Mcpherson | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 24%
- 1–2 in 17 68%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 SW Inman | Mcpherson | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Inman | Mcpherson | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Inman | Mcpherson | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Inman | Mcpherson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Inman | Mcpherson | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Inman | Mcpherson | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Inman | Mcpherson | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Mcpherson | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Inman | Mcpherson | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSW Inman | Mcpherson | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Mcpherson | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.97 NNW Inman | Mcpherson | 20:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Inman
- Buhler 11 km · 30
- Elyria 14 km · 19
- McPherson 18 km · 99
- Windom 21 km · 19
- Hutchinson 22 km · 193
- Moundridge 23 km · 35
- Burrton 25 km · 23
- Galva 26 km · 20
Questions about hail in Inman
How often does it hail in Inman, Kansas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Inman since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #351 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Inman?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Inman?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 12, 2004 near 4 S Derby. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Inman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Inman had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 18, 2026.
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.