Hail history for Pawnee County, KS

Pawnee County has 457 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 293 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 9, 2023.

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 457 since 1955

1″ or larger 293 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 9, 2023

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 Pawnee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 457 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 16, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
August 16, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 16, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A public report of 1.5 inch hail.

August 16, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported in Larned at 10:35 am.

July 3, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

There was some roof damage reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	3	13	87	192	107	52

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 Pawnee County

Has it ever hailed in Pawnee County?

Yes — 457 hail events have been recorded for Pawnee County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 293 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pawnee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pawnee County, KS is April 25, 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 Pawnee County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 9, 2023. 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.