Hail history for Lenora, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenora since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lenora
- Last hail
- May 30, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 9, 2022
31 reports on 27 days since 1962 · #266 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lenora
- 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 Lenora
The latest hail report in and around Lenora is from May 30, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lenora logged 18 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #266 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lenora accounts for 9% of the 359 reports filed in Norton County.
10% 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 June 9, 2022 near 0.7 N Lenora.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lenora 0.9
- Norton County 10.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lenora 15
- Norton County 90
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lenora 10%
- Norton County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.7 N Lenora | Norton | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1972 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Graham | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1962 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Graham | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | $2K | 17:30 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 10 32%
- 1–2 in 18 58%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.45 ENE Lenora | Norton | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | — | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.7 N Lenora | Norton | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Lenora | Norton | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lenora | Norton | $2K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 WSW Lenora Muni Arpt | Norton | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Lenora | Norton | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Lenora | Norton | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Lenora | Norton | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lenora
Questions about hail in Lenora
How often does it hail in Lenora, Kansas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenora since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #266 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lenora?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lenora?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 9, 2022 near 0.7 N Lenora. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lenora?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lenora had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 30, 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.