Hail history for Lincoln County, KS

Lincoln County has 322 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 217 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 11, 2002.

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 322 since 1957

1″ or larger 217 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 11, 2002

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 322 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 27, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 27, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 27, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There was a second round of golf ball sized hail along with 45 to 55 mph winds in Beverly.

April 24, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

No damage was reported.

September 3, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The baseball sized hail produced a swath of damage a mile wide, destroying crops and vehicles in its path.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	7	9	21	58	117	84	25

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 322 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 217 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 11, 2002. 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.