Hail history for Chautauqua County, KS

Chautauqua County has 205 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 118 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 14, 1990.

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 205 since 1957

1″ or larger 118 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 14, 1990

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 Chautauqua County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 205 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 1, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 7, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 7, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The ground was covered with pea to quarter size hail.

June 25, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail report was sent in via social media.

May 15, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	3	10	39	88	52	12

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 Chautauqua County

Has it ever hailed in Chautauqua County?

Yes — 205 hail events have been recorded for Chautauqua County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 118 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chautauqua County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chautauqua County, KS is April 17, 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 Chautauqua County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 14, 1990. 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.