Hail history for Lancaster, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lancaster
- Last hail
- Oct 24, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Apr 26, 2016
21 reports on 19 days since 1980 · #405 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lancaster
- 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 Lancaster
The latest hail report in and around Lancaster is from October 24, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on October 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lancaster logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #405 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lancaster accounts for 16% of the 131 reports filed in Atchison 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on April 26, 2016 near Lancaster.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lancaster 0.7
- Atchison County 3.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lancaster 12
- Atchison County 39
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lancaster 5%
- Atchison County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2016 | 2.25 inhen egg | Lancaster | Atchison | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Lancaster | Atchison | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 08:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 33%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Lancaster | Atchison | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Lancaster | Atchison | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 E Lancaster | Atchison | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 2.25 inhen egg | Lancaster | Atchison | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 N Lancaster | Atchison | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Lancaster | Atchison | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Lancaster | Atchison | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Lancaster | Atchison | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Atchison | 08:43 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.75 ESE Lancaster | Atchison | 01:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lancaster
- Effingham 10 km · 20
- Atchison 14 km · 38
- Nortonville 17 km · 25
- Denton 18 km · 11
- Muscotah 19 km · 15
- Horton 22 km · 13
- Whiting 26 km · 21
- Winchester 28 km · 13
Questions about hail in Lancaster
How often does it hail in Lancaster, Kansas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #405 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lancaster?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lancaster?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on April 26, 2016 near Lancaster. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lancaster?
The most recent report in this data is from October 24, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lancaster 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 October 24, 2024.
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.