Hail history for Wichita County, KS

Wichita County has 328 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 212 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 25, 2008.

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 328 since 1957

1″ or larger 212 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 25, 2008

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 Wichita County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 328 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 19, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 18, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 23, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 23, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report if 1 inch hail.

May 25, 2008 · 3.5″ (softball)

A law enforcement officer measured hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter.

May 16, 1999 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail broke out windows in house.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	9	9	86	93	70	59

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 Wichita County

Has it ever hailed in Wichita County?

Yes — 328 hail events have been recorded for Wichita County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 212 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wichita County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wichita County, KS is May 28, 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 Wichita County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 25, 2008. 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.