Hail history for Mitchell County, KS

Mitchell County has 299 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 189 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 9, 1967.

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 299 since 1961

1″ or larger 189 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 9, 1967

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 Mitchell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 299 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 4, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported with this round of storms.

August 10, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs was reported in this area.

August 12, 1993 · 2.34″ (tennis ball)

Automobiles belonging to the sheriff's office were damaged by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	13	12	33	40	80	94	27

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 Mitchell County

Has it ever hailed in Mitchell County?

Yes — 299 hail events have been recorded for Mitchell County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 189 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mitchell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mitchell County, KS is August 19, 2025, 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 Mitchell County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 9, 1967. 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.