Hail history for Susank, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Susank since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Susank
- Last hail
- May 1, 2018
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 1, 2018
15 reports on 14 days since 1987 · #525 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Susank
- 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 Susank
The latest hail report in and around Susank is from May 1, 2018, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Susank logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #525 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Susank accounts for 3% of the 536 reports filed in Barton County.
13% 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 May 1, 2018 near 0.69 N Susank.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Susank 0.5
- Barton County 14.9
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Susank 9
- Barton County 109
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Susank 13%
- Barton County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Susank | Barton | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.77 NNW Susank | Barton | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.45 SW Susank | Barton | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Susank | Barton | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barton | 17:15 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Susank | Barton | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.77 NNW Susank | Barton | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Susank | Barton | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Susank | Barton | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Susank | Barton | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 N Stickney | Barton | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Susank | Barton | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.45 SW Susank | Barton | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Susank | Barton | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Susank | Barton | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Susank | Barton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Susank | Barton | 18:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Susank
- Beaver 9 km · 10
- Hoisington 14 km · 60
- Galatia 16 km · 25
- Olmitz 20 km · 15
- Claflin 24 km · 23
- Otis 27 km · 47
- Bunker Hill 27 km · 26
- Russell 28 km · 83
Questions about hail in Susank
How often does it hail in Susank, Kansas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Susank since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #525 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Susank?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Susank?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 1, 2018 near 0.69 N Susank. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Susank?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2018 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Susank had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Susank since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 1, 2018.
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.