Hail history for Salina, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salina since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salina
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 13
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 31 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 11, 2008
155 reports on 97 days since 1955 · #9 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Salina
- 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 Salina
The latest hail report in and around Salina is from June 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 13 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on September 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salina logged 65 reports on 33 hail days, about 3.3 reports a year. That is 5.0 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #9 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salina accounts for 39% of the 393 reports filed in Saline 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 11, 2008 near 1.28 WSW Salina.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (40) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2026, with 14 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salina 3.3
- Saline County 8.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salina 33
- Saline County 62
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salina 11%
- Saline 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 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 11 | 2.00 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 5 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.28 WSW Salina | Saline | $500K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1962 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Saline | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.5 N Salina | Saline | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.65 WSW (Sln)salina Muni Arp | Saline | $600K | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 E Andover | Butler | — | 18:47 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 47 30%
- 1–2 in 91 59%
- 2 in + 17 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Salina | Saline | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 N Salina | Saline | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Salina | Saline | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SE Salina | Saline | 23:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.14 SSW Salina | Saline | 23:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Salina | Saline | 23:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.62 E (Sln)salina Muni Arp | Saline | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Salina | Saline | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.26 ESE (Sln)salina Muni Arp | Saline | 23:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Salina | Saline | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SE (Sln)salina Muni Arp | Saline | 23:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE (Sln)salina Muni Arp | Saline | 23:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salina
- Smolan 10 km · 11
- New Cambria 12 km · 17
- Bavaria 12 km · 15
- Assaria 15 km · 22
- Falun 19 km · 12
- Gypsum 20 km · 18
- Brookville 22 km · 28
- Culver 22 km · 19
Questions about hail in Salina
How often does it hail in Salina, Kansas?
155 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salina since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.3 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salina?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salina?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 11, 2008 near 1.28 WSW Salina. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salina?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 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 Salina had in the last five years?
13 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 31 reports. The most recent was June 13, 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.