Hail history for Wilson County, KS

Wilson County has 206 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 135 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 11, 2020.

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 206 since 1956

1″ or larger 135 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · 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 Wilson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 206 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
July 12, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
October 30, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 12, 2025 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

This was a measured hail stone in Buffalo. Golf ball sized hail was reported about a mile west of town as well.

July 11, 2020 · 4.0″ (softball)

Size estimated from a photo via Twitter.

July 11, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Damage to car windshields was noted with this hail storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	5	9	27	96	42	22

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 Wilson County

Has it ever hailed in Wilson County?

Yes — 206 hail events have been recorded for Wilson County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 135 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wilson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wilson County, KS is March 31, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Wilson County?

4.0″ (softball), 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

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.