Hail history for Olpe, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Olpe since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Olpe
- Last hail
- May 31, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 10, 1958
35 reports on 26 days since 1955 · #216 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Olpe
- 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 Olpe
The latest hail report in and around Olpe is from May 31, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Olpe logged 15 reports on 11 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 #216 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Olpe accounts for 9% of the 388 reports filed in Lyon County.
20% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 10, 1958.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Olpe 0.8
- Lyon County 10.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Olpe 11
- Lyon County 90
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Olpe 20%
- Lyon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1958 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Lyon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1958 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Lyon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1964 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lyon | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1983 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lyon | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1959 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lyon | 17:38 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 6 17%
- 1–2 in 22 63%
- 2 in + 7 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S (Emp)emporia Muni Ar | Lyon | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 SW Olpe | Lyon | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 02:53 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.82 SSE Olpe | Lyon | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.33 ESE Olpe | Lyon | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.29 WSW Olpe | Lyon | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Olpe | Lyon | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Olpe | Lyon | 18:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Olpe
Questions about hail in Olpe
How often does it hail in Olpe, Kansas?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Olpe since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #216 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Olpe?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Olpe?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 10, 1958. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Olpe?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Olpe 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 May 31, 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.