Hail history for Geary County, Kansas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Geary County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Geary County
- Last hail
- Sep 12, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 16
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 43 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 13, 2024
213 reports on 124 days since 1955 · #90 of 106 Kansas counties
Hail map · Geary County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Geary County
The latest hail report in Geary County is from September 12, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 16 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Geary County logged 103 reports on 50 hail days, about 5.2 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Kansas county (8.6 a year) and ranks #90 of 106 Kansas counties for all-time reports. Geary County holds 1% of all 40,345 hail reports in Kansas.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Kansas county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on March 13, 2024 near 2.68 E Grandview Plaza.
Reports were up 86% in 2016–2025 (67) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 2024, with 16 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Geary County 5.2
- Median Kansas county 8.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Geary County 50
- Median Kansas county 80
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Geary County 8%
- Median Kansas county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | View |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 8 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.68 E Grandview Plaza | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1995 | 3.00 inteacup | Ft Riley Military | $125K | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1986 | 3.00 inteacup | — | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1957 | 3.00 inteacup | — | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1995 | 2.50 intennis ball | Junction City | —1 injured | 01:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 63 30%
- 1–2 in 133 62%
- 2 in + 17 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Dwight | 23:38 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Grandview Plaza | 22:38 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 W Junction City | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 WSW Camp Forsythe | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 WSW Junction City | 00:28 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 SW Junction City | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NW Camp Forsythe | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.39 NW Camp Forsythe | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 SW Camp Forsythe | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Junction City | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 WNW Junction City | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 W Junction City | 17:17 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Geary County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 114 | 3.00 in |
| Fort Riley | 28 | 2.00 in |
| Milford | 13 | 3.00 in |
| Grandview Plaza | 11 | 3.00 in |
Questions about hail in Geary County
How often does it hail in Geary County, Kansas?
213 hail reports have been logged in Geary County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.2 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 106 Kansas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Geary County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Geary County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 13, 2024 near 2.68 E Grandview Plaza. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Geary County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 12, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Geary County had in the last five years?
16 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 43 reports. The most recent was September 12, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.