Hail history for Republic County, KS

Republic County has 348 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 209 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 29, 2004.

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 348 since 1959

1″ or larger 209 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 29, 2004

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 Republic County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 348 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 11, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 11, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 9, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 10, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail reported.

June 6, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Republic County sheriff reported baseball size hail with damage to cars noted. The damage estimate is approximate for this report.

May 29, 2004 · 3.5″ (softball)

Large hail struck Belleville doing some damage to roofs of homes and vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	8	47	42	164	60	18

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 Republic County

Has it ever hailed in Republic County?

Yes — 348 hail events have been recorded for Republic County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 209 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Republic County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Republic County, KS is April 11, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Republic County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 29, 2004. 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

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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.