Hail history for Scott County, KS

Scott County has 426 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 300 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on July 25, 1992.

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 426 since 1957

1″ or larger 300 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · July 25, 1992

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 Scott County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 426 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	4.0″	Softball
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 3, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A COOP Observer reported hail of 1.75 inches.

May 18, 2025 · 4.0″ (softball)

A photo of a 4 inch diameter hail stone was relayed by Emergency Management of a Public report.

April 23, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A NWS employee reported hail just over 2 inches in size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	11	9	14	96	154	106	35

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 Scott County

Has it ever hailed in Scott County?

Yes — 426 hail events have been recorded for Scott County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 300 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scott County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scott County, KS is August 3, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Scott County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 25, 1992. 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.