Hail history for Wallace County, KS

Wallace County has 382 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 247 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on June 20, 2011.

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 382 since 1957

1″ or larger 247 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · June 20, 2011

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 Wallace County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 382 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 9, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 9, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
September 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 9, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 22, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Multiple reports of 1 to 1.25 inch hail in Sharon Springs.

August 3, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Spotter reported hail generally around quarters in size, but with a few baseball sized hailstones as well.

August 3, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Various hail sizes noted in multiple photos with largest being baseball size. Some damage also occurred to travel trailer and a barn.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	9	5	4	81	144	67	67

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 Wallace County

Has it ever hailed in Wallace County?

Yes — 382 hail events have been recorded for Wallace County, KS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 247 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wallace County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wallace County, KS is September 22, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Wallace County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 20, 2011. 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.