Hail history for Wabaunsee County, KS

Wabaunsee County has 290 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 199 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 11, 2020.

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 290 since 1956

1″ or larger 199 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 11, 2020

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 Wabaunsee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 290 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 13, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 13, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Delayed report. From restaurant in Harveyville.

March 13, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball size hail reported by law enforcement southwest of Alma.

July 11, 2020 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Correct previous hail report from 4W Dover. Delayed report of 4.5 inch hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	6	4	14	34	135	65	31

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 Wabaunsee County

Has it ever hailed in Wabaunsee County?

Yes — 290 hail events have been recorded for Wabaunsee County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 199 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wabaunsee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wabaunsee County, KS is April 27, 2026, 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 Wabaunsee County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 11, 2020. 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.