Hail history for Peabody, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Peabody since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Peabody
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 1990
45 reports on 37 days since 1960 · #136 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Peabody
- 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 Peabody
The latest hail report in and around Peabody is from April 23, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Peabody logged 22 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 69% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #136 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Peabody accounts for 13% of the 340 reports filed in Marion County.
7% 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 June 7, 1990.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Peabody 1.1
- Marion County 7.5
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Peabody 17
- Marion County 74
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Peabody 7%
- Marion 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Marion | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.72 W Peabody | Marion | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.76 NE Peabody | Marion | 18:07 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 15 33%
- 1–2 in 27 60%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.72 W Peabody | Marion | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Peabody | Marion | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.76 NE Peabody | Marion | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 22:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Peabody | Marion | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Peabody
Questions about hail in Peabody
How often does it hail in Peabody, Kansas?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Peabody since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Peabody?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Peabody?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 7, 1990. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Peabody?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Peabody had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was April 23, 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.