Hail history for Lebanon, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lebanon
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 9, 2014
31 reports on 27 days since 1978 · #265 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lebanon
- 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 Lebanon
The latest hail report in and around Lebanon is from June 12, 2022, 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 June 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lebanon logged 13 reports on 11 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 #265 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lebanon accounts for 11% of the 271 reports filed in Smith 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 August 9, 2014 near 2 S Lebanon.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lebanon 0.7
- Smith County 5.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lebanon 11
- Smith County 67
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lebanon 13%
- Smith 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Lebanon | Smith | $250K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Lebanon | Smith | $75K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1978 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Smith | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 S Lebanon | Smith | $10K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Smith | $150K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 39%
- 1–2 in 15 48%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 SSW Lebanon | Smith | — | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Lebanon | Smith | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Lebanon | Smith | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Lebanon | Smith | $250K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Smith | $150K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Lebanon | Smith | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Lebanon | Smith | — | 02:31 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Lebanon | Smith | — | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Lebanon | Smith | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.75 SSW Lebanon | Smith | $20K | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Smith | $5K | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Smith | $5K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lebanon
Questions about hail in Lebanon
How often does it hail in Lebanon, Kansas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lebanon?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lebanon?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 9, 2014 near 2 S Lebanon. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lebanon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lebanon 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 June 12, 2022.
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.