Hail history for Protection, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Protection since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Protection
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 23, 1996
70 reports on 41 days since 1957 · #56 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Protection
- 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 Protection
The latest hail report in and around Protection is from July 14, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on December 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Protection logged 29 reports on 17 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 #56 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Protection accounts for 16% of the 428 reports filed in Comanche County.
11% 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 July 23, 1996 near Protection.
Reports were down 84% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2007, with 10 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Protection 1.4
- Comanche County 10.1
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Protection 17
- Comanche County 88
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Protection 11%
- Comanche 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Protection | Comanche | $1.5 million | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.76 S Protection | Comanche | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Protection | Comanche | — | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 N Protection | Comanche | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SW Protection | Comanche | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 26%
- 1–2 in 44 63%
- 2 in + 8 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Protection | Comanche | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Protection | Comanche | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.76 S Protection | Comanche | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.58 ENE Protection | Comanche | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Protection | Comanche | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Protection | Comanche | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Protection | Comanche | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 S Protection | Comanche | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Protection | Comanche | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.37 WSW Protection | Comanche | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Protection | Comanche | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Protection | Comanche | 10:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Protection
- Coldwater 16 km · 64
- Ashland 26 km · 57
- Wilmore 28 km · 20
- Bucklin 41 km · 66
- Mullinville 43 km · 72
- Greensburg 48 km · 65
- Englewood 48 km · 33
- Minneola 54 km · 61
Questions about hail in Protection
How often does it hail in Protection, Kansas?
70 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Protection since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Protection?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Protection?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 23, 1996 near Protection. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Protection?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Protection 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 July 14, 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.