Hail history for Chase County, KS

Chase County has 178 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 115 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 19, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 178 since 1956

1″ or larger 115 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 19, 2023

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 Chase County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 178 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 13, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 13, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
June 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 13, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

This report was relayed via social media.

April 19, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Corrects previous report 3 west of Strong City.

April 19, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

This was reported via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	6	13	32	68	26	28

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 Chase County

Has it ever hailed in Chase County?

Yes — 178 hail events have been recorded for Chase County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 115 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chase County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chase County, KS is April 23, 2026, 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 Chase County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 19, 2023. 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.