Hail history for Stafford County, KS

Stafford County has 437 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 269 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 8, 1996.

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 437 since 1958

1″ or larger 269 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 8, 1996

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 Stafford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 437 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A public report of 1 inch hail.

September 8, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A public report of 1.75 inch hail.

September 27, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail piled 4 inches deep at the Quivira Wildlife Refuge park. A grader had a windshield broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	1	1	8	114	179	107	22

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 Stafford County

Has it ever hailed in Stafford County?

Yes — 437 hail events have been recorded for Stafford County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 269 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stafford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stafford County, KS is April 25, 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 Stafford County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 8, 1996. 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.