Hail history for Tipton, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tipton since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tipton
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 24, 1992
23 reports on 20 days since 1975 · #386 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Tipton
- 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 Tipton
The latest hail report in and around Tipton is from June 23, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tipton logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #386 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tipton accounts for 8% of the 299 reports filed in Mitchell County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 24, 1992.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tipton 0.8
- Mitchell County 7.8
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tipton 12
- Mitchell County 81
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tipton 0%
- Mitchell 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mitchell | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 NE Tipton | Mitchell | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Tipton | Mitchell | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1975 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Mitchell | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tipton | Mitchell | 20:02 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 NE Tipton | Mitchell | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 4 NE Tipton | Mitchell | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.3 SE Osborne Muni Arpt | Osborne | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tipton | Mitchell | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Tipton | Mitchell | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Tipton | Mitchell | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Tipton | Mitchell | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Tipton | Mitchell | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.98 NE Tipton | Mitchell | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Tipton | Mitchell | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 ENE Tipton | Mitchell | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.09 SSE Corinth | Osborne | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tipton
- Hunter 13 km · 32
- Cawker City 19 km · 30
- Downs 20 km · 23
- Osborne 23 km · 58
- Glen Elder 23 km · 24
- Luray 31 km · 33
- Portis 31 km · 17
- Lucas 32 km · 23
Questions about hail in Tipton
How often does it hail in Tipton, Kansas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tipton since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #386 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tipton?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tipton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 24, 1992. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tipton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tipton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 23, 2022.
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.