Hail history for Greeley County, KS

Greeley County has 296 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 174 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 6, 1994.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 296 since 1955

1″ or larger 174 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 27 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 6, 1994

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 Greeley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 296 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
August 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 22, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 3, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hailed along the highway, estimated at half dollar size.

August 6, 2013 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball size hail reported. Time estimated from radar.

June 6, 1994 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

Hail (2.75 inch) was also reported 5 S Tribune at 2048 CST. The hail knocked holes in roofs, damaged windshields, and farm machinery.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	5	5	4	100	84	67	30

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 Greeley County

Has it ever hailed in Greeley County?

Yes — 296 hail events have been recorded for Greeley County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 174 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greeley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greeley County, KS is August 3, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Greeley County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 6, 1994. 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.