Hail history for Reno County, KS

Reno County has 710 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 481 of them 1″ or larger and 66 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 1995.

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 710 since 1957

1″ or larger 481 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 66 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 22, 1995

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 Reno County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 710 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 5, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 22, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was relayed via social media.

July 23, 2013 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

No damage was reported.

September 15, 2010 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The large hail was reported by a Wichita Eagle reporter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	10	16	35	137	293	191	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 Reno County

Has it ever hailed in Reno County?

Yes — 710 hail events have been recorded for Reno County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 481 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Reno County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Reno County, KS is April 14, 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 Reno County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 1995. 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.