Hail history for Cherokee County, KS

Cherokee County has 256 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 176 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 4, 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 256 since 1955

1″ or larger 176 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 4, 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 Cherokee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 256 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail along with 60 mph winds were reported.

May 4, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported 1 mile west of Baxter Springs. Damage occurred to a home , two vehicles and several head stones at a cemetery.

June 26, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Baxter Springs Fire Chief reported windshields broken at the intersection of Highways 166 and 69.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	4	8	12	23	72	93	41

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 Cherokee County

Has it ever hailed in Cherokee County?

Yes — 256 hail events have been recorded for Cherokee County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 176 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cherokee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cherokee County, KS is April 15, 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 Cherokee County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 4, 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.

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.