Hail history for Neosho County, KS

Neosho County has 188 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 121 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 9, 1998.

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 188 since 1960

1″ or larger 121 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 9, 1998

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 Neosho County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 188 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 17, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Damage was reported to the homes siding and windows.

September 13, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Damage?

August 9, 1998 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Tennisball to softball-sized hail pelted a one square mile section on the south side of Lake Parsons, inflicting extensive damage to boats, tents, campers, vehicles, buildings and crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	8	14	40	67	38	16

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 Neosho County

Has it ever hailed in Neosho County?

Yes — 188 hail events have been recorded for Neosho County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 121 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Neosho County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Neosho County, KS is April 27, 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 Neosho County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 9, 1998. 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

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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.