Hail history for Osborne County, KS

Osborne County has 352 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 212 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 16, 2023.

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 352 since 1961

1″ or larger 212 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 16, 2023

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 Osborne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 352 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 25, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 25, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail ranging in size from ping pong balls to baseballs was reported across Downs.

May 25, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Delete me.

May 12, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Supercell thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail at Osborne and Damar and wind gusts to 65 mph at Palco. In Rooks County, the wind and hail combined to destroy 15 percent of the wheat crop and 25 percent of the alfalfa crop. Damage to 22 farm buildings was estimated at $50 thousand. Brief tornado touchdowns occurred near Codell and Plainville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	7	11	41	85	70	109	29

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 Osborne County

Has it ever hailed in Osborne County?

Yes — 352 hail events have been recorded for Osborne County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 212 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Osborne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Osborne County, KS is May 18, 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 Osborne County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 16, 2023. 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.