Hail history for Coffey County, KS

Coffey County has 242 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 151 of them 1″ or larger and 29 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 4, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 242 since 1956

1″ or larger 151 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 29 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 4, 1992

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Coffey County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Coffey County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 242 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 10, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
July 30, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 30, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Coffey County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 10, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail reported in New Strawn.

August 24, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Photo sent via social media. Time was estimated by radar.

June 2, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Several homes along this path were significantly damaged by the softball size hail, specifically those nearest Hwy 31. There were also reports that one to two thousand acres of crops were significantly damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	8	16	44	88	60	21

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Coffey County

Has it ever hailed in Coffey County?

Yes — 242 hail events have been recorded for Coffey County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 151 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Coffey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Coffey County, KS is April 26, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Coffey County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 4, 1992. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Kansas hail history

All 105 Kansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.