Hail history for Stevens County, KS

Stevens County has 301 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 168 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 7, 1981.

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 301 since 1959

1″ or larger 168 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 7, 1981

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 Stevens County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 301 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 5, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).

May 28, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

An emergency manager reported 2 inch hail. A storm chaser sent pictures of measured 2 inch hail 5 minutes later 2 miles to the northwest.

June 25, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Windows of a tractor were broken by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	5	12	98	115	44	23

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 Stevens County

Has it ever hailed in Stevens County?

Yes — 301 hail events have been recorded for Stevens County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 168 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stevens County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stevens County, KS is June 5, 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 Stevens County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 7, 1981. 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.