Hail history for Lenexa, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenexa since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lenexa
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Sep 23, 2023
48 reports on 35 days since 1982 · #116 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lenexa
- 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 Lenexa
The latest hail report in and around Lenexa is from May 19, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on September 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lenexa logged 32 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #116 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lenexa accounts for 7% of the 665 reports filed in Johnson County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on September 23, 2023 near 1.92 N Lackmans.
Reports were down 32% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2009, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lenexa 1.6
- Johnson County 17.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lenexa 20
- Johnson County 94
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lenexa 6%
- Johnson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.92 N Lackmans | Johnson | — | 09:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lenexa | Johnson | $50K | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 WNW Craig | Johnson | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 WSW Lenexa | Johnson | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.45 S Monticello | Johnson | — | 09:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 27%
- 1–2 in 32 67%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 WSW Lenexa | Johnson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 WNW Lenexa | Johnson | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.92 N Lackmans | Johnson | 09:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.45 S Monticello | Johnson | 09:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Monticello | Johnson | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.75 WNW Lenexa | Johnson | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSE Monticello | Johnson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Monticello | Johnson | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 ESE Olathe Cedar Park | Johnson | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 ESE Olathe Cedar Park | Johnson | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 WNW Craig | Johnson | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.17 WSW Lenexa | Johnson | 08:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lenexa
- Shawnee 6 km · 65
- Olathe 9 km · 132
- Merriam 11 km · 47
- Overland Park 13 km · 126
- Edwardsville 13 km · 10
- Bonner Springs 14 km · 46
- Prairie Village 15 km · 41
- De Soto 16 km · 53
Questions about hail in Lenexa
How often does it hail in Lenexa, Kansas?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenexa since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #116 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lenexa?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lenexa?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on September 23, 2023 near 1.92 N Lackmans. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lenexa?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lenexa had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.