Hail history for Norton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norton
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Oct 3, 2023
87 reports on 57 days since 1974 · #33 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Norton
- 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 Norton
The latest hail report in and around Norton is from July 1, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on October 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norton logged 59 reports on 34 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 4.5 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #33 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norton accounts for 24% of the 359 reports filed in Norton County.
8% 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 October 3, 2023 near 3.81 WSW Norton.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (35). The busiest year was 2023, with 13 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norton 3.0
- Norton County 10.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norton 34
- Norton County 90
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norton 8%
- Norton 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 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | |||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.81 WSW Norton | Norton | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 E Norton | Norton | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.84 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.03 W Norton | Norton | 15:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 33%
- 1–2 in 51 59%
- 2 in + 7 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Norton | Norton | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.22 S Norton | Norton | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 SW Norton | Norton | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.67 NW Norton | Norton | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 WNW Norton | Norton | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.84 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.03 W Norton | Norton | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.81 WSW Norton | Norton | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Norton | Norton | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Norton Muni Arpt | Norton | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norton
- Almena 17 km · 26
- Edmond 24 km · 13
- Norcatur 25 km · 33
- Lenora 27 km · 31
- Clayton 27 km · 20
- Prairie View 27 km · 20
- Long Island 33 km · 21
- Logan 34 km · 35
Questions about hail in Norton
How often does it hail in Norton, Kansas?
87 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norton?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on October 3, 2023 near 3.81 WSW Norton. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norton had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was July 1, 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.