Hail history for Leon, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leon since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leon
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 24, 2002
42 reports on 32 days since 1965 · #157 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Leon
- 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 Leon
The latest hail report in and around Leon is from April 17, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leon logged 22 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 69% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #157 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leon accounts for 5% of the 896 reports filed in Butler County.
5% 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 May 24, 2002 near 2 NE Leon.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leon 1.1
- Butler County 21.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leon 16
- Butler County 145
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leon 5%
- Butler 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NE Leon | Butler | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Butler | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.78 WSW Leon | Butler | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Leon | Butler | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Butler | 16:55 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 18 43%
- 1–2 in 22 52%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Leon | Butler | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 W Leon | Butler | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Leon | Butler | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Leon | Butler | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 WSW Leon | Butler | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.78 WSW Leon | Butler | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WNW Leon | Butler | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WNW Leon | Butler | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 ENE Leon | Butler | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Leon | Butler | 02:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 N Leon | Butler | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.59 WSW Leon | Butler | 16:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leon
Questions about hail in Leon
How often does it hail in Leon, Kansas?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leon since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #157 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leon?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 24, 2002 near 2 NE Leon. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leon 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 April 17, 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.