Hail history for Lyons, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyons since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lyons
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 13, 2000
79 reports on 53 days since 1974 · #44 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Lyons
- 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 Lyons
The latest hail report in and around Lyons is from June 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lyons logged 29 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #44 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lyons accounts for 24% of the 328 reports filed in Rice 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 13, 2000 near Lyons.
Reports were down 19% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2005, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lyons 1.4
- Rice County 7.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lyons 21
- Rice County 69
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lyons 13%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2000 | 4.50 insoftball | Lyons | Rice | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 SE Lyons | Rice | $25K | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lyons | Rice | $5K | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lyons | Rice | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lyons | Rice | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 32%
- 1–2 in 44 56%
- 2 in + 10 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.86 W Saxman | Rice | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lyons | Rice | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyons | Rice | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyons | Rice | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 N Lyons | Rice | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Lyons | Rice | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Lyons | Rice | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NE Lyons | Rice | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyons | Rice | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 3.87 NW Lyons | Rice | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WSW Lyons | Rice | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lyons | Rice | 22:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lyons
Questions about hail in Lyons
How often does it hail in Lyons, Kansas?
79 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyons since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lyons?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lyons?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 13, 2000 near Lyons. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lyons?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 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 Lyons 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 June 10, 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.