Hail in Russell County, Kansas
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Russell County on 54 days since October 2020. That is more than 86% of US counties. It ranks 70 of 105 in Kansas.
The largest radar estimate was 3.2 inches on July 16, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 12, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2023 | 3.2 in |
| May 19, 2024 | 3.2 in |
| May 17, 2026 | 3.05 in |
| June 23, 2022 | 2.75 in |
| August 12, 2021 | 2.5 in |
| August 10, 2021 | 2.4 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 40 hail reports since October 2020, and 80 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Kansas
- Ford County: 120 days
- Thomas County: 110 days
- Logan County: 92 days
- Gove County: 88 days
- Gray County: 87 days
- Cheyenne County: 85 days