Hail history for Sheridan County, KS

Sheridan County has 351 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 231 of them 1″ or larger and 35 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on August 10, 2017.

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 351 since 1956

1″ or larger 231 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 35 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · August 10, 2017

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 Sheridan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 351 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 11, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 19, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 18, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 31, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 28, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 11, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Quite a bit of hail fell, but not enough to measure for a depth.

August 10, 2017 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The wind driven hail ranged from baseball to softball in size. A nearby corn field was chopped down to six inches tall.

April 24, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Follow-up newspaper reports indicated significant window and roof damage in the town of Selden. Emergency manager estimated around 75% of the homes in Selden had some type of window or siding damage on the north side. Most hail was of golf ball size with the largest being softball. The grade school was closed the following day due to roof and water damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	7	10	6	64	108	86	66

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 Sheridan County

Has it ever hailed in Sheridan County?

Yes — 351 hail events have been recorded for Sheridan County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 231 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sheridan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sheridan County, KS is April 11, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Sheridan County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 10, 2017. 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.