Hail history for Kingman County, KS

Kingman County has 398 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 252 of them 1″ or larger and 32 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on September 1, 2025.

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 398 since 1958

1″ or larger 252 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 32 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · September 1, 2025

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 Kingman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 398 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 10, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 5, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 1, 2025	4.0″	Softball
September 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 1, 2025 · 4.0″ (softball)

Delayed report shared via KAKE News on Facebook. The hailstone appeared to be close to 3.75 inches in diameter.

May 22, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The hail ranged from quarter to hen egg-sized which covered the ground along with 60 to 70 mph winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	13	14	80	171	95	21

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 Kingman County

Has it ever hailed in Kingman County?

Yes — 398 hail events have been recorded for Kingman County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 252 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kingman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kingman County, KS is April 25, 2026, 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 Kingman County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on September 1, 2025. 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.