Hail history for Ness County, KS

Ness County has 436 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 273 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 24, 1961.

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 436 since 1958

1″ or larger 273 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 24, 1961

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 Ness County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 436 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 9, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 19, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A public report of 1 inch hail.

August 14, 2020 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Windows were broke out several vehicles.

June 28, 2008 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The large hail was mostly comprised of flat disks.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	4	4	7	106	150	136	26

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 Ness County

Has it ever hailed in Ness County?

Yes — 436 hail events have been recorded for Ness County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 273 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ness County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ness County, KS is September 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 Ness County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 24, 1961. 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.