Hail history for Labette County, KS

Labette County has 233 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 151 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 19, 2003.

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 233 since 1960

1″ or larger 151 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 19, 2003

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 Labette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 233 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 16, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Labette County Dispatch reported nickel sized hail.

May 22, 2011 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The very large hail blew out a deputy's car windshield.

April 19, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Damage?

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	7	13	36	75	67	32

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 Labette County

Has it ever hailed in Labette County?

Yes — 233 hail events have been recorded for Labette County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 151 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Labette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Labette County, KS is April 28, 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 Labette County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 19, 2003. 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.