Hail history for Shawnee, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shawnee since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shawnee
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Mar 13, 2024
65 reports on 37 days since 1959 · #66 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Shawnee
- 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 Shawnee
The latest hail report in and around Shawnee is from September 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shawnee logged 44 reports on 21 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #66 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shawnee accounts for 10% of the 665 reports filed in Johnson County.
9% 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 March 13, 2024 near 0.59 E Wilder.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (33) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2024, with 11 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shawnee 2.2
- Johnson County 17.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shawnee 21
- Johnson County 94
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shawnee 9%
- Johnson County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 11 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 5 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.59 E Wilder | Johnson | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NE Zarah | Johnson | — | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.18 WNW Zarah | Johnson | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 WNW Shawnee | Johnson | $250K | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.8 E Zarah | Johnson | — | 06:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 20%
- 1–2 in 46 71%
- 2 in + 6 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Shawnee | Johnson | 23:36 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Bonner Springs | Johnson | 23:33 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Wilder Jct | Johnson | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Roeland Park | Johnson | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WNW Shawnee | Johnson | 06:08 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.53 WSW Shawnee | Johnson | 06:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 WSW Shawnee | Johnson | 06:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 NE Zarah | Johnson | 06:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.8 E Zarah | Johnson | 06:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Roeland Park | Johnson | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.21 WSW Shawnee | Johnson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NE Zarah | Johnson | 18:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shawnee
- Lenexa 6 km · 48
- Edwardsville 7 km · 10
- Bonner Springs 9 km · 46
- Merriam 10 km · 47
- Kansas City 13 km · 170
- Olathe 15 km · 132
- Prairie Village 15 km · 41
- Overland Park 17 km · 126
Questions about hail in Shawnee
How often does it hail in Shawnee, Kansas?
65 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shawnee since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #66 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shawnee?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shawnee?
3.50 in (teacup size) on March 13, 2024 near 0.59 E Wilder. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shawnee?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 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 Shawnee had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was September 6, 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.