Hail history for McCracken, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McCracken since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McCracken
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 13, 2018
18 reports on 14 days since 1959 · #459 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · McCracken
- 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 McCracken
The latest hail report in and around McCracken is from April 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McCracken logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #459 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McCracken accounts for 4% of the 449 reports filed in Rush County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 13, 2018 near 0.69 N Mc Cracken.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McCracken 0.6
- Rush County 11.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- McCracken 7
- Rush County 101
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McCracken 6%
- Rush 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Mc Cracken | Rush | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 E Mc Cracken | Rush | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Mc Cracken | Rush | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1959 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rush | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.88 NNE Bazine | Ness | 19:06 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 5 28%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Mc Cracken | Rush | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Mc Cracken | Rush | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Mc Cracken | Rush | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 E Mc Cracken | Rush | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Mc Cracken | Rush | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Mc Cracken | Rush | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 E Mc Cracken | Rush | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.88 NNE Bazine | Ness | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 E Mc Cracken | Rush | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Mc Cracken | Rush | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Mc Cracken | Rush | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Mc Cracken | Rush | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McCracken
- Alexander 13 km · 39
- Brownell 17 km · 29
- Bazine 19 km · 32
- La Crosse 23 km · 58
- Liebenthal 23 km · 33
- Schoenchen 25 km · 23
- Rush Center 26 km · 37
- Ransom 32 km · 34
Questions about hail in McCracken
How often does it hail in McCracken, Kansas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McCracken since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #459 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McCracken?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McCracken?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 13, 2018 near 0.69 N Mc Cracken. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McCracken?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 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 McCracken had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 25, 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.