Hail history for Lecompton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lecompton since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lecompton
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2013
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 28, 1998
24 reports on 20 days since 1965 · #366 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lecompton
- 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 Lecompton
The latest hail report in and around Lecompton is from June 27, 2013, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lecompton logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 31% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #366 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lecompton accounts for 6% of the 375 reports filed in Douglas 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 28, 1998 near 1 SW Lecompton.
The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lecompton 0.2
- Douglas County 7.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lecompton 4
- Douglas County 59
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lecompton 8%
- Douglas 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 SW Lecompton | Douglas | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Douglas | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Lecompton | Douglas | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 19:30 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 6 25%
- 1–2 in 16 67%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Lecompton | Douglas | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Lecompton | Douglas | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 SSW Lecompton | Douglas | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lawrence | Douglas | 09:21 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Lecompton | Douglas | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Lecompton | Douglas | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Lecompton | Douglas | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Lecompton | Douglas | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Lecompton | Douglas | 03:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SE Lecompton | Douglas | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Lecompton | Douglas | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Lecompton | Douglas | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lecompton
- Perry 4 km · 34
- Williamstown 6 km · 16
- Lawrence 14 km · 167
- Grantville 15 km · 15
- Oskaloosa 21 km · 42
- Meriden 22 km · 55
- Ozawkie 23 km · 30
- McLouth 24 km · 40
Questions about hail in Lecompton
How often does it hail in Lecompton, Kansas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lecompton since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #366 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lecompton?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lecompton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 28, 1998 near 1 SW Lecompton. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lecompton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 2013 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lecompton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lecompton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 27, 2013.
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.