Hail history for Clark County, KS

Clark County has 471 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 292 of them 1″ or larger and 64 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 28, 2003.

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 471 since 1962

1″ or larger 292 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 64 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 28, 2003

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 Clark County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 471 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
September 8, 2025	4.0″	Softball
September 8, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
September 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2025	3.5″	Softball
September 8, 2025	3.5″	Softball
September 8, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
April 24, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A public report of 3 inch hail. 2.75 inch hail was reported at the same time and place.

June 28, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

The house at this location was severely damaged.

August 20, 1997 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Nearly every window in the small community were broken with siding destroyed on many homes. Cars received considerable damage too. Shingles were also torn off. Skylights broken at the school.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	3	7	103	212	114	29

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 Clark County

Has it ever hailed in Clark County?

Yes — 471 hail events have been recorded for Clark County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 292 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clark County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clark County, KS is September 8, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Clark County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 28, 2003. 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.