Hail history for Sherman County, KS

Sherman County has 689 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 444 of them 1″ or larger and 71 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 20, 2009.

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 689 since 1955

1″ or larger 444 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 71 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 20, 2009

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 Sherman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 689 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 13, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Accumulating hail also reported with heavy rain.

June 14, 2014 · 4.0″ (softball)

Baseball size hail reported at the NWS office, with softball size hail reported in town.

July 20, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Roof and siding damage occurred to residence as a result of large hail and strong wind gusts. Property and crop damage estimates related to this specific event are actually for all of Sherman County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	22	28	37	109	183	201	107

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 Sherman County

Has it ever hailed in Sherman County?

Yes — 689 hail events have been recorded for Sherman County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 444 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sherman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sherman County, KS is September 16, 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 Sherman County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 20, 2009. 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.