Hail history for Hodgeman County, KS

Hodgeman County has 408 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 242 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 13, 2001.

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 408 since 1963

1″ or larger 242 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 13, 2001

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 Hodgeman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 408 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 15, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 15, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

October 5, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A public report of 1 inch hail.

June 3, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Most of the hail was the size of quarters.

May 8, 2008 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The windshield was broken. The winds were very strong.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	3	11	81	172	110	27

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 Hodgeman County

Has it ever hailed in Hodgeman County?

Yes — 408 hail events have been recorded for Hodgeman County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 242 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hodgeman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hodgeman County, KS is October 5, 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 Hodgeman County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 13, 2001. 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.