Hail history for Seward County, KS

Seward County has 407 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 228 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on July 12, 1958.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 407 since 1958

1″ or larger 228 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.0″ grapefruit · July 12, 1958

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 Seward County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 407 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
September 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 17, 2023	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A video was sent in through social media.

May 24, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The broadcast media also received photos of this large hail.

August 20, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A few car windows were broken out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	6	6	17	81	179	83	31

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 Seward County

Has it ever hailed in Seward County?

Yes — 407 hail events have been recorded for Seward County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 228 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Seward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Seward County, KS is June 8, 2025, 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 Seward County?

6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 12, 1958. 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.