Hail history for Lindsborg, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindsborg since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lindsborg
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 24, 2016
38 reports on 30 days since 1975 · #190 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lindsborg
- 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 Lindsborg
The latest hail report in and around Lindsborg is from April 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lindsborg logged 21 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 62% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #190 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lindsborg accounts for 9% of the 444 reports filed in McPherson County.
3% 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 April 24, 2016 near 1.38 N Lindsborg.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2016, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 84% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lindsborg 1.1
- McPherson County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lindsborg 17
- McPherson County 89
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lindsborg 3%
- McPherson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 22:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 21:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 32%
- 1–2 in 25 66%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.4 SE Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 06:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Lindsborg | Mcpherson | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.78 W Bridgeport | Saline | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.78 W Bridgeport | Saline | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lindsborg
Questions about hail in Lindsborg
How often does it hail in Lindsborg, Kansas?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindsborg since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lindsborg?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lindsborg?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 24, 2016 near 1.38 N Lindsborg. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lindsborg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lindsborg 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 April 26, 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.