Hail history for Longton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Longton since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Longton
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 11, 2020
14 reports on 11 days since 1966 · #536 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Longton
- 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 Longton
The latest hail report in and around Longton is from April 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Longton logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #536 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Longton accounts for 9% of the 159 reports filed in Elk County.
7% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 11, 2020 near 2.75 E Longton.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2007, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Longton 0.4
- Elk County 4.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Longton 5
- Elk County 37
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Longton 7%
- Elk County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.75 E Longton | Elk | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Longton | Elk | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1966 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Elk | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Longton | Elk | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Longton | Elk | 18:14 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 2 14%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Longton | Elk | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.75 E Longton | Elk | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Longton | Elk | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Longton | Elk | 04:29 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.83 ENE Longton | Elk | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Longton | Elk | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Longton | Elk | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Longton | Elk | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Longton | Elk | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Longton | Elk | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Longton | Elk | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Longton | Elk | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Longton
- Elk Falls 10 km · 18
- Elk City 18 km · 19
- Howard 19 km · 25
- Moline 20 km · 23
- New Albany 25 km · 17
- Fall River 26 km · 18
- Sedan 29 km · 52
- Fredonia 29 km · 44
Questions about hail in Longton
How often does it hail in Longton, Kansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Longton since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #536 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Longton?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Longton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 11, 2020 near 2.75 E Longton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Longton?
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 Longton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 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.