Hail history for Palmer, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmer since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Palmer
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 14, 1985
10 reports on 10 days since 1983 · #606 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Palmer
- 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 Palmer
The latest hail report in and around Palmer is from June 29, 2023, 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 1.50 in on June 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Palmer logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 31% of the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #606 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Palmer accounts for 3% of the 399 reports filed in Washington County.
10% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 14, 1985.
The busiest year was 1991, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Palmer 0.2
- Washington County 9.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Palmer 4
- Washington County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Palmer 10%
- Washington 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Washington | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 05:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1983 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Washington | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 19:07 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 3 30%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 05:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Palmer | Washington | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.54 WSW Palmer | Washington | 23:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 NE Vining | Washington | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NE Clifton | Washington | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Washington | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Washington | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Washington | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1983 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Washington | 23:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Palmer
- Linn 7 km · 30
- Clifton 14 km · 21
- Greenleaf 17 km · 28
- Morganville 19 km · 18
- Washington 22 km · 46
- Clyde 23 km · 39
- Morrowville 24 km · 24
- Barnes 24 km · 14
Questions about hail in Palmer
How often does it hail in Palmer, Kansas?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmer since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #606 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Palmer?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Palmer?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 14, 1985. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Palmer?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Palmer 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 June 29, 2023.
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.