Hail history for Lucas, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lucas since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lucas
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 25, 2019
23 reports on 19 days since 1962 · #382 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lucas
- 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 Lucas
The latest hail report in and around Lucas is from May 17, 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 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lucas logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #382 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lucas accounts for 5% of the 493 reports filed in Russell 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 June 25, 2019 near 5.54 WNW Sylvan Grove.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lucas 0.8
- Russell County 11.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lucas 12
- Russell County 85
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lucas 0%
- Russell County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.54 WNW Sylvan Grove | Lincoln | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.54 WNW Sylvan Grove | Lincoln | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Lucas | Russell | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 16:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 SSE Lucas | Russell | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 3.2 SSE Lucas | Russell | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Lucas | Russell | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.54 WNW Sylvan Grove | Lincoln | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 WNW Lucas | Russell | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 WNW Lucas | Russell | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.07 NNE Lucas | Russell | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NE Lucas | Russell | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Lucas | Russell | 16:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lucas
- Sylvan Grove 13 km · 40
- Luray 15 km · 33
- Hunter 23 km · 32
- Waldo 24 km · 34
- Dorrance 24 km · 20
- Bunker Hill 25 km · 26
- Wilson 27 km · 39
- Tipton 32 km · 23
Questions about hail in Lucas
How often does it hail in Lucas, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lucas since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #382 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lucas?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lucas?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2019 near 5.54 WNW Sylvan Grove. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lucas?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 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 Lucas 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 May 17, 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.