Hail history for McPherson County, KS

McPherson County has 434 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 278 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 3, 2005.

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 434 since 1959

1″ or larger 278 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 3, 2005

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 McPherson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 434 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report received via mPing.

June 5, 2014 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

A trained spotter reported 3.25 inch hail at the 1700 block of Limestone.

July 3, 2005 · 4.0″ (softball)

Damage?

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	9	12	12	72	143	126	59

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 McPherson County

Has it ever hailed in McPherson County?

Yes — 434 hail events have been recorded for McPherson County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 278 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McPherson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McPherson County, KS is April 26, 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 McPherson County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 3, 2005. 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.