Hail history for Norton County, KS

Norton County has 353 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 233 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 6, 2025.

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 353 since 1958

1″ or larger 233 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 6, 2025

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 Norton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 353 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 6, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
July 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
October 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 18, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 6, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A trained spotter reports hail up to 3 inches in diameter. Damage was reported to north facing windows.

July 6, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public relayed golf ball size hail.

October 3, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail ranging from two to three inches in size fell at the Keith Sebelius Reservoir.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	4	4	11	64	109	91	67

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 Norton County

Has it ever hailed in Norton County?

Yes — 353 hail events have been recorded for Norton County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 233 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Norton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Norton County, KS is July 6, 2025, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 Norton County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 6, 2025. 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.