Hail history for Comanche County, KS

Comanche County has 425 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 277 of them 1″ or larger and 36 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 23, 1996.

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 425 since 1957

1″ or larger 277 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 36 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 23, 1996

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 Comanche County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 425 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 8, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
April 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 18, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The emergency manager reported 1.75 inch hail.

September 8, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

An emergency manager reported 2.75 inch hail.

May 11, 2002 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail covered the ground and windows were broken out. Many cars slid off the road in the vicinity due to the hail covering the highway.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	5	9	110	171	110	15

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 Comanche County

Has it ever hailed in Comanche County?

Yes — 425 hail events have been recorded for Comanche County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 277 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Comanche County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Comanche County, KS is September 17, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Comanche County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 23, 1996. 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.