Hail history for Geary County, KS

Geary County has 209 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 146 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 13, 2024.

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 209 since 1955

1″ or larger 146 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 13, 2024

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 Geary County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 209 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail southwest side of Junction City.

March 13, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Report of slightly larger than baseball size hail.

May 17, 1995 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large hail with by high winds caused widespread damage to roofs, cars and windows. The supercell thunderstorm that produced the damage began near Salina and moved quickly east to north of Lawrence before diminishing.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	6	10	9	32	60	43	45

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 Geary County

Has it ever hailed in Geary County?

Yes — 209 hail events have been recorded for Geary County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 146 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Geary County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Geary County, KS is April 27, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Geary County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 13, 2024. 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

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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.