Hail history for Kiowa County, KS

Kiowa County has 396 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 234 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on July 23, 1996.

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 396 since 1955

1″ or larger 234 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · July 23, 1996

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 Kiowa County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 396 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
October 3, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 3, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
October 3, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
October 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A storm chaser reported 1 inch hail.

June 17, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball and baseball sized hail was observed.

June 1, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Larger than baseball sized hail was evident in dents. Many windows were broken out of homes and vehicles. There was a lot of roof and siding damage in town.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	2	4	12	90	165	102	15

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 Kiowa County

Has it ever hailed in Kiowa County?

Yes — 396 hail events have been recorded for Kiowa County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 234 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kiowa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kiowa County, KS is September 8, 2025, 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 Kiowa County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 23, 1996. 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.