Hail history for Harvey County, KS

Harvey County has 317 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 213 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 9, 1990.

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 317 since 1958

1″ or larger 213 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 9, 1990

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 Harvey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 317 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 3, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 3, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
September 3, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
July 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Pea to ping pong ball size hail was reported.

September 3, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Wind gusts up to 60 mph were also reported.

May 26, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported at the Greenwood cemetery.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	4	17	16	59	111	67	39

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 Harvey County

Has it ever hailed in Harvey County?

Yes — 317 hail events have been recorded for Harvey County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 213 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Harvey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Harvey County, KS is April 27, 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 Harvey County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 9, 1990. 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.