Hail history for Saline County, KS

Saline County has 388 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 265 of them 1″ or larger and 36 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 11, 2008.

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 388 since 1955

1″ or larger 265 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 36 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 11, 2008

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 Saline County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 388 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 5, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Mostly nickel sized hail with a few quarter sized pieces fell.

April 24, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

No damage was reported.

June 11, 2008 · 3.5″ (softball)

The largest hail stone fell at Magnolia and Marketplace in Downtown Salina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	15	20	32	60	105	74	80

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 Saline County

Has it ever hailed in Saline County?

Yes — 388 hail events have been recorded for Saline County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 265 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Saline County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Saline County, KS is April 26, 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 Saline County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 11, 2008. 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.