Hail history for Wichita County, TX

Wichita County has 753 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 491 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.33″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 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 753 since 1955

1″ or larger 491 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.33″ grapefruit · May 22, 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 Wichita County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 753 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
April 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	0.75″	Penny

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).

April 26, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. An image showing a ruler-measured hailstone was also shared. The location is approximate.

May 29, 2012 · 4.0″ (softball)

No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
8	45	35	63	154	199	88	161

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 — 753 hail events have been recorded for Wichita County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 491 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wichita County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wichita County, TX is April 26, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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?

5.33″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 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.

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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.