Hail history for Trego County, KS

Trego County has 410 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 260 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 19, 1978.

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 410 since 1957

1″ or larger 260 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 27 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 19, 1978

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 Trego County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 410 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 14, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A social media report of 1 inch hail.

August 10, 2017 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Winds were 70 to 80 MPH while the giant hail fell.

August 10, 2017 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

High winds accompanied the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	8	10	82	150	119	39

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 Trego County

Has it ever hailed in Trego County?

Yes — 410 hail events have been recorded for Trego County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 260 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Trego County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Trego County, KS is September 14, 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 Trego County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 19, 1978. 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.