Hail history for Leavenworth County, Kansas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Leavenworth County since 1962, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leavenworth County
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 19, 2011
326 reports on 162 days since 1962 · #69 of 106 Kansas counties
Hail map · Leavenworth County
- 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 Leavenworth County
The latest hail report in Leavenworth County is from October 13, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on October 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leavenworth County logged 175 reports on 70 hail days, about 8.8 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas county (8.6 a year) and ranks #69 of 106 Kansas counties for all-time reports. Leavenworth County holds 1% of all 40,345 hail reports in Kansas.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Kansas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on August 19, 2011 near Leavenworth.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (39) compared with 2006–2015 (136). The busiest year was 2008, with 29 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leavenworth County 8.8
- Median Kansas county 8.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leavenworth County 70
- Median Kansas county 80
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leavenworth County 6%
- Median Kansas county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | Leavenworth | $2K | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Easton | $10K | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 E Leavenwrth Sherman A | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Basehor | $250K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Basehor | $200K | 08:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 120 37%
- 1–2 in 185 57%
- 2 in + 21 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Tonganoxie | 23:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSW Potter | 23:36 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Jarbalo | 06:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 NNW Loring | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Wadsworth Station | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S (Flv)ft Leavenworth | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Leavenworth | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Basehor | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 WSW Jarbalo | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.89 NE Springdale | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 WNW Leavenworth | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.72 NW Springdale | 22:02 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Leavenworth County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 94 | 4.50 in |
| Tonganoxie | 46 | 1.75 in |
| Basehor | 34 | 2.75 in |
| Easton | 24 | 4.25 in |
| Lansing | 24 | 2.75 in |
| Linwood | 11 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Leavenworth County
How often does it hail in Leavenworth County, Kansas?
326 hail reports have been logged in Leavenworth County since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.8 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 106 Kansas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leavenworth County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leavenworth County?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 19, 2011 near Leavenworth. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leavenworth County?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 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 Leavenworth County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was October 13, 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.