Hail history for Morris County, KS

Morris County has 276 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 188 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 16, 1995.

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 276 since 1956

1″ or larger 188 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 16, 1995

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 Morris County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 276 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Delayed report from southern Morris County. Time estimated from radar.

June 2, 2008 · 3.5″ (softball)

Hail the size of quarters began to fall, and quickly increased in size to three and a half inches in diameter.

May 16, 1995 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail near the size of softballs did extensive damage to the White City school building. Skylights and windows were blown out with severe damage to the roof and nearby buildings and vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	10	7	15	44	101	75	22

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 Morris County

Has it ever hailed in Morris County?

Yes — 276 hail events have been recorded for Morris County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 188 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morris County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morris County, KS is April 26, 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 Morris County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 16, 1995. 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.