Hail history for La Cygne, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Cygne since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Cygne
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 9, 2009
22 reports on 21 days since 1996 · #398 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · La Cygne
- 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 La Cygne
The latest hail report in and around La Cygne is from April 17, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, La Cygne logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #398 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Cygne accounts for 17% of the 132 reports filed in Linn County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 9, 2009 near 0.54 W La Cygne.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Cygne 0.6
- Linn County 4.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Cygne 11
- Linn County 39
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Cygne 0%
- Linn County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Cygne | Linn | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Cygne | Linn | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 05:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 50%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 05:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S La Cygne | Linn | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 06:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW La Cygne | Linn | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 E La Cygne | Linn | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W La Cygne | Linn | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | La Cygne | Linn | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | La Cygne | Linn | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Cygne
- Parker 20 km · 20
- Pleasanton 20 km · 14
- Osawatomie 23 km · 31
- Mound City 24 km · 18
- Centerville 26 km · 11
- Paola 27 km · 44
- Louisburg 31 km · 20
- Hillsdale 36 km · 18
Questions about hail in La Cygne
How often does it hail in La Cygne, Kansas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Cygne since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #398 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Cygne?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Cygne?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 9, 2009 near 0.54 W La Cygne. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Cygne?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has La Cygne had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2025.
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.