Hail history for Linn, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linn since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Linn
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 17, 1971
30 reports on 21 days since 1967 · #280 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Linn
- 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 Linn
The latest hail report in and around Linn is from August 14, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Linn logged 17 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #280 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Linn accounts for 8% of the 399 reports filed in Washington County.
13% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 17, 1971.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (20% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Linn 0.8
- Washington County 9.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Linn 10
- Washington County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Linn 13%
- Washington 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1971 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Washington | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.97 SE Linn | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Linn | Washington | 03:00 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 9 30%
- 1–2 in 17 57%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 WNW Linn | Washington | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Linn | Washington | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.97 SE Linn | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.54 WNW Linn | Washington | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Linn | Washington | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Linn | Washington | 18:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Linn
- Palmer 7 km · 10
- Greenleaf 11 km · 28
- Washington 16 km · 46
- Barnes 19 km · 14
- Morrowville 20 km · 24
- Clifton 21 km · 21
- Morganville 26 km · 18
- Haddam 27 km · 31
Questions about hail in Linn
How often does it hail in Linn, Kansas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linn since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #280 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Linn?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Linn?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 17, 1971. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Linn?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Linn had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 14, 2024.
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.