Hail history for Jackson County, KS

Jackson County has 248 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 161 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on September 21, 1993.

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 248 since 1962

1″ or larger 161 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · September 21, 1993

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 Jackson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 248 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 27, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 27, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail covering the ground.

May 12, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Picture on social media of tennis ball sized hail.

September 21, 1993 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A slow moving supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern half of the county during the early afternoon producing numerous reports of large hail and winds as highs as 65 knots. The hail and high winds caused widespread damage to crops in the area. Damage was also inflicted to several buildings and vehicles on the Potawatomi Indian reservation west of Mayetta.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	11	8	20	96	84	24

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 Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 248 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 161 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, KS is April 23, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Jackson County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on September 21, 1993. 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.