Hail history for Marion, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 31, 2022
27 reports on 21 days since 1974 · #318 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from April 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 31, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #318 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 8% of the 340 reports filed in Marion 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 31, 2022 near 1.38 S Marion.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (48% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.7
- Marion County 7.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 10
- Marion County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 11%
- Marion County 8%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Marion | Marion | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.32 ESE Marion | Marion | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NE Marion | Marion | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Marion | Marion | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.27 NE Marion | Marion | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 22%
- 1–2 in 18 67%
- 2 in + 3 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marion | Marion | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 SW Marion | Marion | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.32 ESE Marion | Marion | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NE Marion | Marion | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.76 SW Marion | Marion | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Marion | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Marion | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Marion | Marion | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Marion | Marion | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marion | Marion | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Marion | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marion | Marion | 08:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Florence 14 km · 26
- Lincolnville 16 km · 20
- Hillsboro 17 km · 33
- Peabody 22 km · 45
- Durham 24 km · 17
- Lost Springs 24 km · 11
- Tampa 25 km · 13
- Lehigh 26 km · 14
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Kansas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #318 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 31, 2022 near 1.38 S Marion. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 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.