Hail history for Marshall County, KS

Marshall County has 325 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 222 of them 1″ or larger and 35 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 26, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 325 since 1956

1″ or larger 222 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 35 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 26, 2016

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 Marshall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 325 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 22, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 22, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 7, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 19, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail in Summerfield.

April 26, 2016 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

Five inch diameter hail measured. Report based on photo evidence via social media.

June 26, 2008 · 4.0″ (softball)

Report relayed by nssl shave project. Hail stone measured four inches by one and a half inches. Smaller, non severe hail fell for several minutes on either side of the large hail report.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	10	8	22	65	82	109	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 Marshall County

Has it ever hailed in Marshall County?

Yes — 325 hail events have been recorded for Marshall County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 222 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marshall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marshall County, KS is April 23, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Marshall County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 26, 2016. 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.