Hail history for Sycamore, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sycamore since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sycamore
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 26, 2026
16 reports on 13 days since 1979 · #504 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Sycamore
- 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 Sycamore
The latest hail report in and around Sycamore is from April 26, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sycamore logged 8 reports on 6 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 #504 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sycamore accounts for 5% of the 328 reports filed in Montgomery County.
25% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 26, 2026 near 6.04 NE Elk City Lake.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sycamore 0.4
- Montgomery County 8.6
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sycamore 6
- Montgomery County 80
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sycamore 25%
- Montgomery County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sycamore | Montgomery | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 ESE Sycamore | Montgomery | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 4 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.3 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.04 NE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.6 NNE Elk City Lake | Montgomery | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sycamore | Montgomery | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 ESE Sycamore | Montgomery | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.75 E Sycamore | Montgomery | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Sycamore | Montgomery | 02:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Sycamore | Montgomery | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Sycamore | Montgomery | 22:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Sycamore | Montgomery | 04:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sycamore
- Independence 9 km · 53
- Neodesha 12 km · 24
- Cherryvale 15 km · 33
- Elk City 18 km · 19
- Altoona 23 km · 27
- Fredonia 26 km · 44
- Dennis 28 km · 19
- Thayer 28 km · 19
Questions about hail in Sycamore
How often does it hail in Sycamore, Kansas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sycamore since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #504 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sycamore?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sycamore?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 26, 2026 near 6.04 NE Elk City Lake. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sycamore?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sycamore had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.