Hail history for Cheyenne County, KS

Cheyenne County has 480 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 318 of them 1″ or larger and 51 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 7, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 480 since 1956

1″ or larger 318 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 51 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 7, 2016

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 Cheyenne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 480 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
September 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
September 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
August 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
August 7, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

October 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Reports from mPing range from 0.75 to 1 inch in St. Francis.

June 14, 2014 · 4.0″ (softball)

A delayed report from Spotter Network.

June 21, 2010 · 3.5″ (softball)

Many reports of large hail were received from the St Francis area. The emergency manager saved hail stones in his freezer which measured 3.5 inches in diameter the following day. Car windshields were broken and some windows in houses were also broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
9	7	7	23	86	118	121	109

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 Cheyenne County

Has it ever hailed in Cheyenne County?

Yes — 480 hail events have been recorded for Cheyenne County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 318 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cheyenne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cheyenne County, KS is October 16, 2025, 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 Cheyenne County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 7, 2016. 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

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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.