Hail history for Gove County, KS

Gove County has 447 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 311 of them 1″ or larger and 52 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 14, 1967.

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 447 since 1961

1″ or larger 311 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 52 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 14, 1967

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 Gove County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 447 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 3, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
August 3, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
August 3, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 19, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Trained spotter reports 0.75 inch hail.

May 1, 2024 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail was observed to range in size from an apple to grapefruit on Highway 23.

May 1, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Multiple storm chasers reported softball sized hail on County Road 50.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	13	8	15	88	157	93	73

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 Gove County

Has it ever hailed in Gove County?

Yes — 447 hail events have been recorded for Gove County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 311 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gove County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gove County, KS is April 26, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Gove County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 14, 1967. 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.