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Hail history for Stanton County, KS
Stanton County has 392 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 231 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on August 3, 2025.
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.
When it hails in Stanton County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Stanton County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 3.0″ | Tea cup | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 4.0″ | Softball | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Stanton County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.
· 4.0″ (softball)
A member of the public reported 4 inch hail.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
A Stanton Emergency Manager reported 3 inch hail.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 107 | 132 | 105 | 30 |
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 Stanton County
Has it ever hailed in Stanton County?
Yes — 392 hail events have been recorded for Stanton County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 231 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Stanton County, KS is August 27, 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 Stanton County?
4.0″ (softball), recorded on August 3, 2025. 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
- Sedgwick County 1,387
- Ford County 980
- Butler County 892
- Cowley County 718
- Reno County 710
- Sherman County 689
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.