Hail history for Sedgwick County, CO

Sedgwick County has 182 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 143 of them 1″ or larger and 29 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 1996.

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 182 since 1959

1″ or larger 143 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 29 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 22, 1996

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 Sedgwick County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 182 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2023	2.25″	Tennis ball
June 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 27, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The time was estimated.

June 26, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Very large hail accompanied by wind gusts to 50 mph broke several car windows.

June 22, 1995 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail stones ranging in size from golf ball-size to larger than baseball-size pelted an area near Julesburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	2	6	40	51	65	15

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 Sedgwick County

Has it ever hailed in Sedgwick County?

Yes — 182 hail events have been recorded for Sedgwick County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 143 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sedgwick County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sedgwick County, CO is July 27, 2024, 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 Sedgwick County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 1996. 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 Colorado hail history

All 64 Colorado 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.