Hail history for Pleasanton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasanton since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pleasanton
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 30, 2006
14 reports on 14 days since 1986 · #541 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Pleasanton
- 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 Pleasanton
The latest hail report in and around Pleasanton is from May 26, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pleasanton logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #541 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pleasanton accounts for 11% of the 132 reports filed in Linn County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 30, 2006 near Pleasanton.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pleasanton 0.4
- Linn County 4.0
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pleasanton 8
- Linn County 39
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pleasanton 0%
- Linn 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pleasanton | Linn | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pleasanton | Linn | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 WSW Pleasanton | Linn | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.42 NE Mound City | Linn | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Pleasanton | Linn | 11:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 WSW Pleasanton | Linn | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Pleasanton | Linn | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Pleasanton | Linn | 07:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Pleasanton | Linn | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.42 NE Mound City | Linn | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Pleasanton | Linn | 11:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Pleasanton | Linn | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pleasanton | Linn | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasanton | Linn | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasanton | Linn | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasanton | Linn | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasanton | Linn | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pleasanton
- Mound City 11 km · 18
- Fulton 19 km · 17
- La Cygne 20 km · 22
- Mapleton 24 km · 10
- Centerville 28 km · 11
- Blue Mound 28 km · 10
- Parker 30 km · 20
- Devon 30 km · 14
Questions about hail in Pleasanton
How often does it hail in Pleasanton, Kansas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasanton since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #541 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pleasanton?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pleasanton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 30, 2006 near Pleasanton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pleasanton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pleasanton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 26, 2024.
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.