Hail history for Barber County, KS

Barber County has 426 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 247 of them 1″ or larger and 33 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2002.

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 426 since 1964

1″ or larger 247 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 33 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 12, 2002

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 Barber County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 426 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 10, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 5, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report via social media of 1 inch hail.

June 15, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

All windows were shattered around the house. There were one foot diameter holes created in the vinyl siding. There could have actually be larger hail that did this damage.

July 9, 2003 · 4.0″ (softball)

This giant hail fell on the county line. Damage was not reported but certainly must of occurred.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	19	103	171	106	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 Barber County

Has it ever hailed in Barber County?

Yes — 426 hail events have been recorded for Barber County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 247 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Barber County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Barber County, KS is March 10, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Barber County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 2002. 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.