Hail history for Parsons, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parsons since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parsons
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 22, 2011
49 reports on 37 days since 1971 · #112 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Parsons
- 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 Parsons
The latest hail report in and around Parsons is from April 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parsons logged 29 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #112 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parsons accounts for 21% of the 235 reports filed in Labette County.
4% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 22, 2011 near 4.84 S Parsons.
Reports were down 39% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2011, with 10 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parsons 1.4
- Labette County 6.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parsons 21
- Labette County 60
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parsons 4%
- Labette County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 4.84 S Parsons | Labette | $500 | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5.11 NNE Altamont | Labette | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Parsons | Labette | — | 00:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Parsons | Labette | — | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Parsons | Labette | — | 22:19 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 35%
- 1–2 in 30 61%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Parsons | Labette | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Parsons | Labette | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Parsons | Labette | 00:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Parsons | Labette | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SE Parsons | Labette | 04:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Parsons | Labette | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WSW Parsons | Labette | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Parsons | Labette | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Parsons | Labette | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Parsons | Labette | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Parsons | Labette | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Parsons | Labette | 15:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parsons
Questions about hail in Parsons
How often does it hail in Parsons, Kansas?
49 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parsons since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #112 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parsons?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parsons?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 22, 2011 near 4.84 S Parsons. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parsons?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Parsons had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.