Hail history for Rawlins County, KS

Rawlins County has 480 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 310 of them 1″ or larger and 39 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on August 7, 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 480 since 1955

1″ or larger 310 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 39 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · August 7, 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 Rawlins County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 480 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2025	0.8″	Penny
July 23, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Photo of 1 3/4 inch hail currently falling in Atwood. The hail ranged from quarter to golf ball in size.

August 7, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Spotter reported hail up to softballs in size that broke windshield of car. A rapidly rotative wall cloud was also observed at location.

May 18, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The hail ranged from pea to baseball size, with the hail covering the ground. The combination of heavy rain and hail was creating near zero visibility.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
8	10	13	12	79	155	121	82

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 Rawlins County

Has it ever hailed in Rawlins County?

Yes — 480 hail events have been recorded for Rawlins County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 310 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rawlins County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rawlins County, KS is September 16, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Rawlins County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on August 7, 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.

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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.