Hail history for Greenwood County, KS

Greenwood County has 226 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on March 28, 2012.

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 226 since 1956

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · March 28, 2012

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 Greenwood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 226 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was relayed via Eureka Fire Department.

March 28, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail stone diameters ranged from golfball size to just over three-inches in Madison. Widespread roof and car damage likely occurred. This was the first (and largest) round of large hail to hit Madison within a two-hour period. Property damage amounts are rough estimates.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	3	14	52	59	69	24

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 Greenwood County

Has it ever hailed in Greenwood County?

Yes — 226 hail events have been recorded for Greenwood County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greenwood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greenwood County, KS is April 26, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Greenwood County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 28, 2012. 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.