Hail history for Little River, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Little River since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Little River
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 23, 2013
19 reports on 17 days since 1959 · #445 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Little River
- 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 Little River
The latest hail report in and around Little River is from June 4, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Little River logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #445 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Little River accounts for 6% of the 328 reports filed in Rice County.
11% 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 July 23, 2013 near 2.13 SE Little River.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (26% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Little River 0.5
- Rice County 7.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Little River 8
- Rice County 69
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Little River 11%
- Rice County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 SE Little River | Rice | $10K | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Little River | Rice | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.62 W Little River | Rice | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 26%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Little River | Rice | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 N Little River | Rice | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.62 W Little River | Rice | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.13 SE Little River | Rice | $10K | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Little River | Rice | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Little River | Rice | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Little River | Rice | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Little River | Rice | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Little River
Questions about hail in Little River
How often does it hail in Little River, Kansas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Little River since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #445 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Little River?
Most reports come in July, June, September. July alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Little River?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 23, 2013 near 2.13 SE Little River. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Little River?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Little River had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 4, 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.