Hail history for Louisburg, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Louisburg since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Louisburg
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 15, 2026
20 reports on 16 days since 1978 · #425 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Louisburg
- 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 Louisburg
The latest hail report in and around Louisburg is from April 15, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Louisburg logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #425 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Louisburg accounts for 10% of the 192 reports filed in Miami County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 15, 2026 near 3.51 SE Bucyrus.
The busiest year was 2003, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Louisburg 0.3
- Miami County 3.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Louisburg 4
- Miami County 38
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Louisburg 0%
- Miami 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 SE Bucyrus | Miami | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Louisburg | Miami | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Louisburg | Miami | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Miami | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Louisburg | Miami | 05:38 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 3 15%
- 1–2 in 17 85%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 SE Bucyrus | Miami | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.79 WNW Louisburg | Miami | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Louisburg | Miami | 05:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Louisburg | Miami | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Louisburg | Miami | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Louisburg | Miami | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Louisburg | Miami | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Louisburg | Miami | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Louisburg | Miami | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Louisburg | Miami | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Osawatomie | Miami | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Osawatomie | Miami | 11:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Louisburg
- Hillsdale 16 km · 18
- Paola 17 km · 44
- Spring Hill 20 km · 26
- Osawatomie 27 km · 31
- Overland Park 30 km · 126
- Gardner 30 km · 31
- Edgerton 30 km · 30
- La Cygne 31 km · 22
Questions about hail in Louisburg
How often does it hail in Louisburg, Kansas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Louisburg since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #425 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Louisburg?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Louisburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 15, 2026 near 3.51 SE Bucyrus. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Louisburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Louisburg had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.